Nest Floater

Charlotte Latin School is hiring a full-time Nest Floater in the infant and toddler classrooms beginning August 3rd, 2026. This individual will assist in managing classrooms effectively with compassion, high energy, attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving strategies. The Nest is open from 7:15-5:45. The position will be 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Meet the individual needs of the children
• Interact with children to support learning through play
• Be willing to learn and use the Conscious Discipline framework for social/emotional development
• Present expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level
• Provide compassionate care in the areas of feeding, diapering, toilet training, etc.
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Participate in staff and training meetings
• Complete annual required training hours as prescribed by the NC Division of Child Development
• Comply with school policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Education and Experience

• Hold NC Early Childhood Credential or be willing to attend EDU 119 class. 
• One year of teaching experience with children ages 0-5. 

Ongoing Requirements

• State and Federal Background checks are required at time of hire and every five years.
• Annual Health Questionnaire 
• Health and safety training upon hire and every five years
• Education documentation submitted to the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education

Skills

• Ability to be flexible, as every day is unique
• Possess a natural ability to engage and support young learners
• Proven interpersonal relations skills
• Communicate clearly and effectively with parents and colleagues
• Computer literate
• Exceptional organizational skills
• A propensity for working collaboratively with classroom team
• Adheres to the highest level of professionalism 

Working Conditions 

• Working Conditions

• Intermittently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds.
• Continuously see, sit, balance, grasp, and use arms, wrists, hands, and fingers repetitively, with some fine finger dexterity.
• Frequently talk and hear.
• Intermittently stand, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, crawl, walk, climb stairs, step stools and ladders, operate foot and hand controls, squeeze, and reach above shoulders.
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, flammables, grease, dirt, stacked materials, electrical equipment, machinery, low to medium noise levels, and moderate indoor heat and cold temperatures.
• Long or odd hours, as needed.