What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floating Teacher position at A Step Ahead Daycare?
Are you a passionate child care professional looking for a role with variety, purpose, and impact?
Do you thrive in environments where every day brings something new—new classrooms, new children, new opportunities to make a difference?
Are you energized by supporting multiple teams and stepping in as the reliable, encouraging presence that children and staff can count on?
Do you want to work in an organization that actually cares about child development as much as they “say” they do—and as much as you do?
If yes, you might be the perfect fit for our Multi-Center Substitute Teacher role at A Step Ahead.
At A Step Ahead Child Care Centers, we believe the ONLY path to quality care is through extraordinary teachers like YOU—people who bring heart, curiosity, and professionalism into the classroom every single day.
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Position Summary
The Multi-Center Substitute Teacher is a highly valued member of our organization who provides essential coverage across our four Omaha-area centers. When teachers are absent or ratios need support, you’ll step into infant, toddler, or preschool classrooms to ensure continuity of care, safety, and developmental quality.
This role is perfect for someone who loves variety, adapts quickly, communicates well, and enjoys contributing to multiple teaching teams. You’ll build meaningful relationships not just with one classroom—but with every classroom you support.
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What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
Support Classrooms Across Multiple Sites
Travel to centers within the Omaha metro area to fill staffing gaps as needed
Flex into Infant, Toddler, or Preschool classrooms depending on daily assignments
Maintain ratio compliance and a safe, structured environment
Provide High-Quality Care & Teaching
Implement daily routines, transitions, and activities in alignment with each center’s practices
Build warm, responsive relationships with children—even when meeting them for the first time
Offer guidance, support, encouragement, and smiles throughout the day
Bring Consistency, Even in New Environments
Follow lesson plans left by the teacher, or comfortably lead age-appropriate activities when needed
Maintain classroom order and positive behavior guidance
Adapt quickly to different teaching teams, room cultures, and child needs
Support the Teaching Team
Jump in wherever needed during your shift—clean-up, routines, play, learning centers, etc.
Communicate clearly and kindly with teachers and leadership at each center
Model professionalism, flexibility, and mutual respect
Contribute to Our Mission
At A Step Ahead, every substitute teacher is a key part of creating warm, nurturing, safe, and loving environments for each infant, toddler, and preschooler in our care.
You won’t just “fill in”—you’ll uplift the classrooms you support.
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Who You Are
You love children and want to make a meaningful impact daily
You thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments
You communicate clearly and positively
You’re dependable, flexible, and eager to step in wherever needed
You’re a team player who enjoys supporting others
You see early childhood education as more than a job—it’s a calling
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Benefits (Full-Time)
We have GREAT benefits beyond your hourly wage, including:
Paid training to enhance your teaching skills
Flexible schedules and paid holidays
1–4 weeks of PTO based on tenure
Discounted child care for your own children
Supplemental Accident & Hospital (maternity included)
Dental coverage
Short-term disability (maternity included)
TeleMED services for convenient medical access
Recognition, rewards, & respect—because you deserve it
Leadership development and real opportunities for advancement
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Why This Role Matters
Substitute Teachers are essential to our schools. Without you, classrooms can’t run smoothly, ratios can’t be maintained, and children lose continuity. You are the person who steps in with confidence, kindness, and professionalism—ensuring that learning and care never stop.
If you want to grow, make an impact, and support classrooms across multiple sites, this is the role for you.
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Location:
Multiple A Step Ahead Child Care Centers – Omaha Metro Area