Floater Teacher (Part-Time and Full-Time)

The Goddard School

Grand Rapids, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Dental Insurance, Early Childhood Education, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mentoring, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • Company parties
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development
We’re looking for energetic, caring individuals to join our teaching team! If you have a passion for working with children and want to make a difference every day, we’d love to talk with you about what a career in early childhood education could look like.

Whether you’re looking to start your teaching journey or gain experience while completing your college degree, this is an excellent opportunity to grow in a supportive, professional environment. Apply today and jumpstart your career in early childhood education!

Why You’ll Love Working at The Goddard School:

Competitive Benefits & Perks
Your well-being matters to us! Many of our schools offer:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Generous childcare discount
Ongoing Training & Professional Growth
We’re invested in your success. You’ll receive hands-on training, mentorship, and support as you grow your teaching career. Flexible scheduling may be available for college students, and we love to promote from within—many of our lead teachers and leaders started as floaters!

A Supportive Team Environment
You’ll work alongside passionate, dedicated educators who care deeply about helping every child (and teacher!) thrive. Our leadership team is here to guide, support, and cheer you on every step of the way.

Recognition & Appreciation
We make it a priority to celebrate our teachers through school-wide recognition programs and appreciation events throughout the year.

What You’ll Do as a Floater Teacher:
  • Create and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment.
  • Support the social and emotional development of each child.
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with families.
  • Collaborate with lead teachers and assist in classrooms across all age groups.
  • Step into various classrooms as needed to support daily routines, planning time, and special activities.
Qualifications:
  • A genuine love for working with young children.
  • Empathy, patience, and strong teamwork skills.
  • Dependable, flexible, and able to adapt to different classroom environments.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely handle children as needed for classroom care and safety.
  • For Infant and Young Toddler classrooms: must be able to properly lift and place infants into and out of cribs.
Compensation: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour




Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

 

 

About the Company

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The Goddard School

The Goddard School provides the foundation to encourage a child's lifelong love of learning .In our warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated teachers support the development of children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Our year round program offers families the choice of either half day or full day schedule. We are delighted to be the on-site owners of The Goddard School on Theodore Street in Plainfield. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team by providing the best educational child care for children. Our play-based curriculum taught by our wonderful degreed teachers in a nurturing learning environment, is tailored to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each individual child. We are not a daycare, but rather a preschool with purpose. Rundy and Karen Wells
COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
WEBSITE
http://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool