Preschool Teacher (3-Year-Old Classroom) / Floater Teacher
Future Kids Academy – West Palm Beach, FL
Pay: $14.00–$18.00 per hour (Based on experience and qualifications)
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Join Our Growing Team!
Future Kids Academy is looking for caring, dependable, and energetic educators to join our team! We are currently hiring for two full-time positions:
- Preschool Teacher – 3-Year-Old Classroom
- Floater Teacher (Infant through School-Age Classrooms)
Whether you enjoy building lasting relationships with one classroom of children or thrive in a flexible role supporting multiple classrooms, we'd love to meet you.
At Future Kids Academy, we provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Position OptionsPreschool Teacher (3-Year-Old Classroom)
The Preschool Teacher is responsible for creating a fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for three-year-old children. This position focuses on helping children build social, emotional, language, and early academic skills through structured learning and play.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement daily lesson plans and age-appropriate activities.
- Lead circle time, music, art, sensory, and outdoor activities.
- Foster children's social, emotional, language, and cognitive development.
- Guide positive behavior using developmentally appropriate classroom management.
- Assist with daily routines including meals, restroom training, handwashing, and transitions.
- Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and required documentation.
- Communicate professionally with parents regarding children's daily progress.
- Ensure compliance with all DCF licensing regulations and health and safety standards.
Floater Teacher
The Floater Teacher provides classroom support throughout the center by assisting infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age classrooms as needed. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, works well in a team environment, and can quickly adapt to different age groups.
Responsibilities
- Provide classroom coverage during teacher breaks, planning time, and absences.
- Support teachers with daily classroom activities and lesson implementation.
- Assist children with meals, diapering, potty training, handwashing, and daily routines as appropriate for each age group.
- Help maintain classroom ratios and ensure child safety at all times.
- Prepare classroom materials and maintain clean, organized learning environments.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
- Follow all DCF licensing requirements and center policies.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
- High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
- 45 DCF Hours completed (Required)
- CDA or coursework in Early Childhood Education (Preferred)
- CPR and First Aid Certification (Preferred or willingness to obtain)
- Minimum one year of childcare or preschool experience (Preferred)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Positive, patient, and dependable attitude
- Passion for working with young children
- Ability to pass a Local and Federal (FDLE) Level 2 Background Screening
Physical Requirements
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and sit on the floor with children.
- Lift and carry up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Respond quickly to children's needs while maintaining a safe environment.
- Work comfortably in an active, fast-paced childcare setting.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday
- 8-hour shifts
- Scheduled between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Discount
- Professional development opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Supportive leadership team
- Positive and collaborative work environment
Why Join Future Kids Academy?
At Future Kids Academy, we believe exceptional teachers create exceptional learning experiences. Whether you're leading your own preschool classroom or supporting children throughout the center as a Floater, you'll play an important role in helping young learners grow every day.
If you're passionate about early childhood education and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Future Kids Academy family!
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- 45-Hour DCF Certification (Required)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
