Part Time Afternoon Floating Teacher

<div class="benefits"> <div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div> <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Flexible schedule</li> <li>Training & development</li> </ul> </div> <div class="trix-content"> <div> <strong>No nights. No weekends. Every day something new.<br></strong><br> </div><div>Are you a childcare teacher who genuinely loves all the ages—the giggly infants, the curious toddlers, the imaginative preschoolers? Do you thrive when no two days look exactly the same?<br><br> </div><div>We're looking for a <strong>Part-Time Afternoon Floating Teacher</strong> who brings warmth, flexibility, and professionalism to wherever the school needs them most.<br><br> </div><div> <strong>Hours: 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Monday–Friday | No nights. No weekends.<br></strong><br> </div><div> <strong>Why This Role Is Different<br></strong><br> </div><div>Most childcare jobs put you in one room, with one age group, doing the same thing every day. This one doesn't. As a Floating Teacher at The Goddard School of Ashland, you'll move through our classrooms—infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, and sometimes our after-school program (K–3rd grade)—bringing your best to wherever it's needed. For the right person, that's not a limitation. It's the best part of the job.<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 valued as a professional—not just used as coverage</li> <li>You'll go home each afternoon knowing your presence truly made a difference</li> </ul><div> <strong>What the Afternoon Hours Look Like<br></strong><br> </div><div>The afternoon shift is its own world—outdoor play, creative exploration, snack and story time, and the warm wind-down before families arrive. Whether you're supporting a toddler room, helping a preschool class finish a project, or greeting after-school kids with a smile, you'll bring the same intentional, caring approach to every classroom you walk into.<br><br> </div><div> <strong>Your Role as a Floating Teacher<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Step into any classroom (infants through after-school age) with confidence and warmth</li> <li>Support lead teachers in maintaining safe, nurturing, and engaging environments</li> <li>Follow Goddard's play-based curriculum and build genuine relationships with children of all ages</li> <li>Serve as a reliable, calming presence that children and staff can count on</li> </ul><div> <strong>Benefits & Perks<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Childcare discounts</li> <li>Paid training and ongoing professional development (CEUs available)</li> <li>Support for earning your CDA and advancing your career</li> <li>Consistent afternoon schedule — no nights, no weekends</li> <li>A school culture where part-time staff are genuinely valued team members</li> </ul><div> <strong>You're a Great Fit If You...<br></strong><br> </div><ul> <li>Have experience working with multiple age groups in a childcare or school setting</li> <li>Are adaptable, calm under pressure, and quick to connect with children</li> <li>Are dependable—the school counts on you to show up ready</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. At our Ashland location, we are a family-run school where relationships matter, teachers are supported, and children are truly known and cared for.<br><br> </div><div><strong>Apply today—we'd love to meet you.<br></strong></div> </div>