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Part-Time Childcare Float / Closing Substitute Teacher
Jelly Bean Junction Early Learning Center – Melbourne, FL
Part-Time | Monday–Friday | Year-Round
Jelly Bean Junction is looking for a dependable, energetic, and caring Part-Time Float / Closing Substitute Teacher to join our team!
This position is ideal for someone looking for consistent afternoon hours in a childcare setting. You will float between classrooms as teachers leave for the day, helping maintain safe, happy classrooms and ensuring each room is properly closed and ready for the following morning.
Available Schedule
Candidates must be available Monday through Friday, year-round for one of the following schedules:
- 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
- 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
This is a consistent five-day-per-week position. Reliability and dependable attendance are extremely important.
What You'll Do
As an afternoon float/closing teacher, you will:
- Relieve classroom teachers as they leave for the evening
- Float between classrooms and work with children of different ages
- Supervise and actively engage with children during afternoon activities and play
- Maintain required supervision, ratios, and headcounts at all times
- Greet and communicate professionally with parents during afternoon pickup
- Assist children with their individual needs and daily routines
- Keep classrooms clean, organized, and safe throughout the evening
- Complete end-of-day classroom cleaning and closing responsibilities
- Ensure toys, materials, and classroom spaces are put away and prepared for the next day
- Work cooperatively with teachers and administration wherever coverage is needed
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Dependable and punctual
- Warm, patient, and genuinely enjoys working with children
- Comfortable working with multiple age groups and classrooms
- Able to take direction and adapt as classroom needs change
- Friendly and professional when interacting with families
- Willing to clean, organize, and stay productive during slower portions of the evening
- Able to work independently and properly close down a classroom
- Available consistently Monday–Friday
Childcare experience is preferred, but we are willing to consider the right candidate who is eager to learn and meets all applicable childcare employment requirements.
About Jelly Bean Junction
Jelly Bean Junction Early Learning Center has been serving children and families in the Melbourne community for more than 30 years. We are a Gold Seal Quality Care preschool and childcare center providing care and education for children from infancy through school age.
At JBJ, we believe in “Making a Difference, One Child at a Time.” We value teachers who are dependable, caring, honest, professional, and committed to providing children with a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
If you are looking for a consistent part-time position, enjoy working with children, and would like to become part of a long-standing local childcare center, we would love to hear from you!
Background checks are required and conducted through: flclearinghouse.com
Pay: $15.50 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Willingness to work daily from either 1pm-6pm or 3pm-6pm
Experience:
- Preschool: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Melbourne, FL 32934 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18