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Floater Teacher (Part-Time and Full-Time)

The Goddard School
The Goddard School Salary
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time|Part Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Benefits:

  • Company parties
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development


We’re looking for energetic, caring individuals to join our teaching team! If you have a passion for working with children and want to make a difference every day, we’d love to talk with you about what a career in early childhood education could look like.

Whether you’re looking to start your teaching journey or gain experience while completing your college degree, this is an excellent opportunity to grow in a supportive, professional environment. Apply today and jumpstart your career in early childhood education!

Why You’ll Love Working at The Goddard School:

Competitive Benefits & Perks

Your well-being matters to us! Many of our schools offer:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Generous childcare discount


Ongoing Training & Professional Growth

We’re invested in your success. You’ll receive hands-on training, mentorship, and support as you grow your teaching career. Flexible scheduling may be available for college students, and we love to promote from within—many of our lead teachers and leaders started as floaters!

A Supportive Team Environment

You’ll work alongside passionate, dedicated educators who care deeply about helping every child (and teacher!) thrive. Our leadership team is here to guide, support, and cheer you on every step of the way.

Recognition & Appreciation

We make it a priority to celebrate our teachers through school-wide recognition programs and appreciation events throughout the year.

What You’ll Do as a Floater Teacher:

  • Create and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment.
  • Support the social and emotional development of each child.
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with families.
  • Collaborate with lead teachers and assist in classrooms across all age groups.
  • Step into various classrooms as needed to support daily routines, planning time, and special activities.


Qualifications:

  • A genuine love for working with young children.
  • Empathy, patience, and strong teamwork skills.
  • Dependable, flexible, and able to adapt to different classroom environments.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely handle children as needed for classroom care and safety.
  • For Infant and Young Toddler classrooms: must be able to properly lift and place infants into and out of cribs.


Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

Salary : $16 - $19

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