Company Overview
Smart Start Academy is dedicated to providing the best environment for learning and creativity for each student. Our full-day programs have a curriculum designed to meet every learning style in a way that nurtures every aspect of a child — the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social.
Job Summary
The Classroom Floater serves as a co-pilot to the Teacher and Teacher Assistant. They are responsible for keeping bulletin boards up to date, training all new assistants, and assisting with various aspects of the lesson plan.
Responsibilities:
- As a floater, you will be rotating between different classrooms, assisting Teachers and Teacher Assistants as needed. You will gain experience working with all age groups.
- Responsible for relating well to parents, children, and staff members.
- Complete chores related to cleaning and laundry while adhering to hygiene standards.
- Ability to lift children multiple times and sit on the floor for feeding them.
- Flexibility to work around school timings, Monday to Friday, between 6:30 AM and 7:30 PM.
- Floaters will be relocated to different Smart Start Academy locations throughout their employment and will not be assigned to a single location for the duration of their time with us.
Qualifications and Skills:
- High School Diploma or GED required. Flexibility for scheduling is essential.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Passion for helping children unlock their potential.
- Experience in a licensed childcare center is preferred but not required; we will train the right candidate.
- Must communicate effectively, have an energetic personality, and be functionally literate in English.
- Strong attendance, organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events as requested.
Benefits and Perks:
- Paid vacation policy
- Paid bonus days
- Referral bonus
- No weekends
- 401(k)
- Competitive compensation package with generous benefits
- Opportunity for growth with the fastest-growing preschool in Hudson County
- Depending on education and experience
Smart Start Academy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of religious belief, age, color, race, creed, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, ethnic origin, family status, or any disability you may have (subject to exceptions in the Human Rights Act 1993).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.50 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In-person at various Smart Start Academy locations
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person