Floater

Reports To: Teacher or Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $15
Summary: A floater is responsible for maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for children and for carrying out the
teachers’ programs and schedules. A floater will mostly perform the same responsibilities as a Teacher but they are
responsible for knowing the procedures for all of the rooms.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned, due to business needs at the
management’s discretion.
1. Live by our Core Values: Family, Excellence, Kindness, Fun
2. Greet children and parents/guardians in a professional, enthusiastic, warm, friendly and sincere manner each
day.
3. Works cooperatively in a classroom and on the playground with other staff
4. Study and know all state regulations.
5. Ensure daycare is in full compliance with all state safety, fire, educational staffing and other regulations.
6. Prepare, execute and discuss infant feeding routines with parents/guardians to meet individual needs.
7. Adhere to appropriate diapering procedures at all times to include assuring cleanliness of work areas and proper
disposal of diapers.
8. Assist with potty training.
9. Assist with a nap time routine to include creating a relaxing environment.
10. The employee is also regularly required to lift, carry and hold children weighing up to 50 pounds.
11. Follow center policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
12. Follow and enforce all emergency policies
13. Maintain classroom and playground areas in a sanitary and attractive manner to include sanitizing high chairs,
tables, microwave, kitchen countertops and sinks after feedings and at the end of each day.
14. Be aware of and follow Infant Feeding Policy.
15. Perform daily and weekly cleaning duties according to cleaning checklist(s).
16. Maintain professional development requirements.
17. Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
18. Use appropriate and positive discipline as outlined in the parent handbook and the staff manual.
19. Develop cooperative, professional relationships with administrative staff and consultants.
20. Conduct ongoing discussions with the Director/Assistant Director regarding daily programs and individual
children.
21. Lift, carry, and hold children.
22. Maintain visual and auditory supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety in the classroom,
playground, and on field trips.
23. Stand and walk around the classroom or playground regularly to observe children in play, facilitate learning, and
ensure the safety of children.
24. Stoop, crawl, kneel and bend in order to speak to children at the child’s eye level, to play with children, and to
pick up toys and equipment on the floor.
25. Push and pull children on play equipment, strollers, and playground equipment.
26. Using the checklist provided, check classroom, hallways, grounds, and the playground for maintenance or
security hazards and notify the appropriate supervisor of any concerns.
27. Check children’s medication/topical forms and make sure forms posted in each room are up to date—make sure
to complete them when using topicals.
28. Follow Infant Sleep Arrangement Policy, have a good understanding of SIDs and regularly take preventative
measures to protect infants through 12 months.
29. Serve and clean up snacks and/or lunch.
30. Supervise class during projects/activities.
31. Obtain materials for art projects.
32. Fill in for teachers when absent or on break.
33. Assist in the infant room when necessary.
34. Review any DCF case referrals with Director/Assistant Director
35. Some travel may be required to other OTR locations.
36. Perform additional duties as requested by the Center Director or designated supervisor.Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● Team Player
● Excellent written and verbal communication
skills
● Customer Service Skills
● Planning Skills
● Professionalism
● Organization Skills
● Time management skills
● Ability to work in a team and communicate
effectively
● Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
● Family/Child Relations
● Empathy
● Patience
● Diplomacy
● Demonstrate understanding of children’s
development for children 12 months older and
younger than the age of children to which he/she
is assigned.
Education/Experience/Other Requirements:
● High School Diploma or equivalent required.
● Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable automobile required
● Must have and maintain CPR/First Aid
● Prior early childhood care experience working with children in group settings preferred. Associates or Bachelor’s
Degree in Early Childhood Education will be considered in place of experience.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described in the Duties and Responsibilities section are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include