Floater Teacher - Part Time and Full Time
Columbia, SC
Floater Teacher - Part Time and Full Time
Part Time • Columbia, SC
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🌈 Floater Teacher – Infant to Pre‑K (Ages 6 Weeks–5 Years)Â
Location: The Learning Experience, Columbia
Schedule examples: 7am - 1pm, 11am -6 pm, 12 pm-6 pm, 1 pm-6 pm, (varies weekly based on center needs — flexibility is essential)
Compensation: Based on experience
Location: The Learning Experience, Columbia
Schedule examples: 7am - 1pm, 11am -6 pm, 12 pm-6 pm, 1 pm-6 pm, (varies weekly based on center needs — flexibility is essential)
Compensation: Based on experience
Join Our Team as a Floater Teacher
We’re seeking flexible, energetic, and dependable Floater Teachers who thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy supporting children at every stage of early development. If you love variety in your day and take pride in being a reliable team player, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact across our entire center.
About the Role
As a Floater Teacher, you’ll step into classrooms wherever support is needed to keep daily operations running smoothly. You’ll assist with staff breaks, help with opening or closing routines, and provide coverage when teachers are absent. While this is typically a part‑time/closing position, you’ll be the first to be offered additional hours when substitute coverage is needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Support classrooms from infants (6 weeks) through Pre‑K (5 years)
- Provide coverage for staff breaks, absences, and transitions
- Assist with opening or closing duties based on schedule needs
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment in every classroom
- Follow established routines and support age‑appropriate activities
- Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, and staff
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with young children across multiple age groups
- Strong adaptability and comfort stepping into different classrooms
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Open availability to meet the needs of the center
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Has or will obtain the 15‑hour South Carolina Health & Safety Certification (free) before orientation day
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Has or will obtain First Aid/CPR certification
- Education in Early Childhood Education or a related field is a plus
Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team
- Supportive, collaborative work environment
- Opportunities to grow your skills across multiple age groups
- A role where every day brings something new
- The chance to make a positive impact throughout the entire center
Compensation: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
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Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
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At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.Â
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This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
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Living TLE®’s mission and values every day
Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve.We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.
TLE® Center job opportunities
The enthusiasm, commitment and care from our people is what makes TLE® the best place to work in early childhood education. Your talents will shine in our Centers. They’re great places to pursue your passion for teaching, daycare and providing quality early childhood education.
See for yourself what makes TLE® Centers special
Step inside a TLE Center and see how we’ve designed and built every classroom to ensure our little learners and staff are safe and supported.