Floater Educator

THE WINTER PARK SCHOOL

Now Hiring: Part-Time Classroom Floater / Teacher Support

Location: Winter Park, Florida
Position Type: Part-Time
Department: Early Childhood Education

Position Overview

The Winter Park School is seeking dependable, energetic, nurturing, and hands-on Part-Time Classroom Floaters to join our growing educational community.

We are looking for passionate individuals who understand that every moment is an opportunity to teach, connect, inspire, and make a difference in a child's life.

Our Classroom Floaters play an essential role in maintaining a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. This position provides direct classroom support, assists lead educators with daily routines, and ensures continuity of care during lunch breaks, staff absences, and classroom transitions.

This is an active, hands-on educational position. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about interacting with children, participating in classroom activities, supporting developmental milestones, and contributing positively to our school community.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom & Instructional Support

Assist lead educators in implementing daily lesson plans, curriculum activities, and hands-on learning experiences.

Actively engage with children through storytelling, music, movement, sensory exploration, creative arts, STEAM activities, and purposeful play.

Support small-group and individual learning experiences that promote cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development.

Model positive behavior, encourage independence, and use age-appropriate classroom management strategies.

Assist with classroom transitions, circle time, outdoor activities, and daily routines.

Maintain meaningful, positive interactions with children throughout the school day.

Lunch Coverage & Classroom Operations

Provide dependable classroom coverage during teacher lunch breaks and scheduled absences.

Maintain established classroom schedules, routines, and supervision expectations.

Assist with preparing, distributing, and serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks in accordance with school procedures and dietary restrictions.

Support children during mealtimes while encouraging appropriate table manners, independence, and healthy habits.

Assist with classroom setup, cleanup, and maintaining organized learning environments.

Childcare & Daily Care Responsibilities

Perform diaper changes, assist with toileting, and support potty-training routines while following proper hygiene and sanitation procedures.

Assist children with handwashing, dressing, feeding, and other age-appropriate self-care skills.

Supervise rest periods, playground activities, and classroom transitions.

Maintain active supervision and follow all required child-to-staff ratios.

Ensure children remain safe, comfortable, and emotionally supported throughout the day.

Clean, sanitize, and maintain classroom materials, learning centers, and shared spaces.

Documentation & Communication

Accurately document daily activities, meals, diaper changes, toileting, naps, and developmental observations using the school's communication platform.

Assist educators with classroom photographs, learning documentation, and family updates as directed.

Promptly communicate student needs, concerns, incidents, and developmental observations to lead educators and administration.

Maintain professional, respectful, and confidential communication with families, colleagues, and school leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

Dependability, punctuality, and consistent attendance are essential.

Previous experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or elementary-aged children is preferred.

Must be comfortable working across multiple age groups and classroom environments.

Must be willing to perform diaper changes, assist with toileting, serve meals, and complete classroom cleaning responsibilities.

Ability to actively participate in hands-on learning activities and engage with children at their developmental level.

Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and classroom management skills.

Ability to adapt quickly to changing classroom needs and staffing schedules.

Must be comfortable using technology for daily documentation and family communication.

Must meet applicable Florida DCF training, background screening, and childcare employment requirements.

CPR and First Aid certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification as required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Shows initiative: Recognizes classroom needs and steps in without waiting to be asked.

Is actively engaged: Enjoys sitting on the floor, building, creating, exploring, reading, and learning alongside children.

Is flexible: Comfortably transitions between classrooms, age groups, and responsibilities.

Is dependable: Understands the importance of arriving on time and providing reliable coverage.

Works collaboratively: Supports lead educators, respects classroom routines, and contributes to a positive team environment.

Leads with kindness: Demonstrates patience, empathy, professionalism, and a genuine love for early childhood education.

Why Join The Winter Park School?

At The Winter Park School, we believe meaningful learning happens through authentic relationships, purposeful exploration, creativity, and hands-on experiences.

Our educational philosophy emphasizes the development of the whole child through our Four Pillars: Hands, Heart, Mind, and Voice.

We value educators who bring energy, creativity, compassion, and collaboration into their classrooms each day.

Apply Today!

If you are a reliable, enthusiastic individual who enjoys working directly with children and wants to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply.

The Winter Park School
Winter Park, Florida

To Apply: Please submit your résumé and any applicable Florida DCF training transcripts or early childhood education credentials. Please feel free to email [email protected]

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person