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Floater

YMCA of Columbia Willamette
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026 CLOSED ON 7/23/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floater position at YMCA of Columbia Willamette?

Description

Do you want rewarding work focused on providing a fun, safe, and positive social-emotional experience for children? Work alongside other passionate individuals to support and enrich the lives of our youth.


The YMCA is looking for fun, hard working, individuals looking to make an impact in our community. This position will provide care for children at our Child Development Center ("Wee Care") located on the campus of Providence Portland hospital.


Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Medical Plans: Medical, dental, and vision for full-time staff
  • Holiday Pay: 9 paid holidays for full-time staff
  • Vacation Pay: 10 days for full-time staff, increasing after two years of work
  • Sick Pay: 1.5 hours for every 40 hours worked
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Childcare and Program Discounts
  • Free Household Membership to a YMCA Fitness Facility
  • Retirement Plan: 9% employer contribution after one year (must work 1,000 hours in each year).
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Career Path: Promotion to management positions from within the organization

Job Responsibilities:

A Floater will work in the program supporting center and classroom operations (providing staff breaks and planning time, supporting snack and meal time prep, providing support to classroom operations as needed). Responsibilities in the classroom include maintaining a safe and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, supporting the implementation of a fun and engaging curriculum, and fostering positive relationships with children and parents, with the support and direction of the Lead Teacher and Director. Additionally, Floaters are responsible taking responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the Lead Teacher or regular classroom Teachers (completing all opening and closing tasks, ensuring accurate record keeping, implementing the daily schedule, etc.).

Requirements

  • Pass a YMCA Background Check
  • Meet all qualification of a Certified Child Care Teacher as determined by the Department of Early Learning and Care.
  • Current enrollment in the Oregon State Childcare Registry or ability to enroll prior to employment.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
  • Current Food Handlers certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
  • At least 18 years of age.

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