Childcare Program Floater

Childcare Program Floater

Part-Time | $9.00–$10.00/hour Based on Experience | Weekdays + 3 Saturdays per Month

Overview

Small People Child Development Center is seeking a dependable, experienced Childcare Program Floater to provide direct classroom coverage and support across our program.

This is a hands-on, engaging position working directly with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children based on enrollment and staffing needs, including mixed-age groups when permitted by licensing ratios.

The ideal candidate is experienced, dependable, flexible, coachable, and comfortable moving between classrooms and age groups as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision and direct care for children
• Support classroom routines, transitions, activities, meals, rest periods, and closing procedures
• Work confidently with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children
• Support implementation of established curriculum and activities
• Maintain clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environments
• Assist with diapering, toileting, feeding, and other routine care needs
• Maintain required classroom documentation
• Communicate professionally with families, staff, and leadership
• Follow licensing requirements, center policies, safety procedures, and ratios
• Participate in required training, coaching, and professional development
• Provide additional classroom coverage when hours are available

Requirements

• 1+ year of professional childcare experience preferred
• Experience with multiple age groups strongly preferred
• Strong child supervision and classroom management skills
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation
• Comfortable opening and closing the center when assigned
• Professional communication and sound judgment
• Must be receptive to feedback and able to implement coaching
• Must meet applicable Texas childcare background and training requirements
• Must be available for the regular schedule listed below

Regular Schedule

Monday: 5:00 AM–11:00 AM
Friday: 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
3 Saturdays per month: 10:15 AM–9:00 PM, depending on attendance and the time the last child is picked up

Additional weekday hours may be offered as needed for call-outs, enrollment changes, staff coverage, special events, or other program needs.

The center operates Monday–Saturday, 5:00 AM–9:00 PM, so some additional flexibility within operating hours is preferred.

Pay & Growth

Starting pay is $9.00–$10.00 per hour based on experience.

Performance and compensation will be reviewed at approximately 30-60 days and again at 6 months, with opportunities for an increase based on demonstrated performance, including dependability, attendance, active supervision, classroom engagement, initiative, training completion, organization, judgment, and responsiveness to coaching.

This position is ideal for someone who wants consistent part-time hours with opportunities to pick up additional shifts. We are looking for someone who is dependable, actively engages with children, and can confidently step into different classrooms when needed.

Ready to Apply?

We’re looking to fill this position quickly. If this schedule works for you and you meet the qualifications, text APPLY to (346) 600-9239 for a faster response.

Pay: $8.00 - $11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person