Floater/Support Teacher

About This Role Our ideal candidate for the Floater / Support Teacher position brings a dynamic energy and flexible approach to support our students and teachers throughout the day. By filling the gaps in our classroom support team, you help create a seamless learning experience, maintain a balanced environment, and provide essential relief to our lead teachers. Your proactive attitude, creative problem-solving skills, and genuine passion for education make you an invaluable asset to our academy.

What You'll Do

• Aiding in Learning Environments: Collaborate with Lead Teachers to foster engaging project-based activities and effective classroom management.
• Guaranteeing Compliance: Elevate the academy's standards by ensuring the necessary coverage during teacher breaks, planning periods, and other critical moments.
• Upholding Excellence: Contribute to a high-quality environment by assisting with transitions, meal times, and sanitization routines that parents trust and respect.
• Fostering Inclusive Experiences: Become an integral part of every child's journey by providing personalized support during storytelling, outdoor activities, and creative exploration.
• Prioritizing Safety: Take pride in maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, meticulously supervising students across various age groups and settings.

Requirements

• Skill Set: Basic knowledge of child development principles and a talent for following instructions with a proactive, growth mindset.
• Experience: Foundational knowledge of early childhood settings; ability to adapt quickly to different classroom routines and learning styles.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse staff members and interact warmly with parents.
• Heart & Soul: High energy, extreme flexibility, and a genuine passion for supporting both teachers and children.
• Educational Background: Currently hold a High School Diploma or GED; enrollment in an Associate’s degree program in Early Childhood Education is a plus.
• Essentials: First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain) and the ability to pass all required background clearances.

Schedule: Shift: Consistent coverage for our 1st or 2nd shift. Options include:

• Part-Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (no meal break)
• Part-Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM (no meal break)
• Full-Time: 2:30 PM – 11:30 PM (inclusive of 1 hour unpaid meal break)

Availability: Full-time or Part-time options available; may include occasional academy events outside of regular hours.

Benefits

• Professional Impact: The opportunity to gain experience across multiple age groups and educational frameworks in a real-world setting.
• Professional Development: Gain access to specialized training and mentorship to help you grow into a Lead Teacher role.
• Community Networking: Connect with a dedicated team of education professionals focused on transforming early childhood care.
• Total Rewards: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package and PTO.

About Us Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC, is a unique educational organization that offers a new teaching style to break traditional barriers of learning repetitive lessons in a prepared routine environment. Our goal is to create a more interactive, hands-on learning environment that is technology-focused and can integrate classroom-to-home management.