FULL TIME Floating Teacher

<div class="benefits"> <div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div> <ul> <li>401(k)</li> <li>401(k) matching</li> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Health insurance</li> </ul> </div> <div class="trix-content"> <div> <strong>No nights. No weekends. The whole school is your classroom.<br></strong><br> </div><div>Are you an early childhood educator who lights up around every age—from the tiniest infants to energetic pre-K kids ready for kindergarten? Are you the teacher who colleagues call on because they know you'll handle anything with professionalism and heart?<br><br> </div><div>We're looking for a <strong>Full-Time Floating Teacher</strong> who is versatile, dependable, and genuinely loves the full spectrum of early childhood education.<br><br> </div><div> <strong>Hours: 8 hours/day | Monday–Friday | No nights. No weekends.<br></strong><br> </div><div> <strong>Why This Role Is One of a Kind<br></strong><br> </div><div>At most schools, a floating position sounds like a catch-all. At The Goddard School of Ashland, it's one of the most respected roles on our team — a skilled, trusted professional who knows our school, our children, and our families so well that you can walk into any classroom and make it feel like home.<br><br> </div><div>If you love variety, thrive on building relationships across an entire school community, and want a full-time career—not just a job—this is your role.<br><br> </div><div> <strong>Why Teachers Choose Goddard Ashland<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>You'll work in a supportive environment where leadership is present and engaged</li> <li>You'll be recognized as a school-wide professional, not just a substitute</li> <li>You'll build meaningful relationships with every child and family in the building</li> </ul><div> <strong>What This Role Actually Looks Like<br></strong><br> </div><div>Some days you'll step in as the lead — running activities, managing the rhythm of the room, and being the primary teacher children look to. Other days you'll work alongside a lead teacher, adding depth and support where it's needed most. The age group changes. The classroom changes. Your professionalism and care don't.<br><br> </div><div> <strong>Your Role as a Full-Time Floating Teacher<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Serve as a skilled, reliable presence across all classrooms (infants through after-school age)</li> <li>Step into any room — as lead or support — and maintain Goddard's standards for safety, nurturing, and engagement</li> <li>Build trusting relationships with children and families school-wide</li> <li>Collaborate with classroom teams and communicate professionally with staff and leadership</li> <li>Bring calm, confidence, and joy into every classroom you enter</li> </ul><div> <strong>Benefits & Perks<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Paid time off and holidays</li> <li>Childcare discounts</li> <li>Retirement plan and life insurance</li> <li>Ongoing professional development and paid training (CEUs available)</li> <li>Support for earning your CDA and advancing your career</li> <li>Consistent full-time schedule — no nights, no weekends</li> </ul><div> <strong>You're a Great Fit If You...<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Have hands-on experience across multiple early childhood age groups (infant through pre-K strongly preferred)</li> <li>Are adaptable, emotionally steady, and genuinely energized by variety</li> <li>Earn trust quickly—with children, families, and colleagues</li> <li>Bring dependability and professionalism every single day</li> <li>Meet Virginia state licensing and background check requirements</li> <li>Can lift up to 50 lbs. as needed</li> </ul><div> <strong>About Us<br></strong><br> </div><div>The Goddard School is a nationally recognized leader in early childhood education, serving children from six weeks through early elementary. At our Ashland location, we are a family-run school where relationships matter, teachers are supported, and every child is truly known and cared for.<br><br> </div><div><strong>Apply today. Your next great chapter starts here.</strong></div><div></div> </div>