Floater

Job Posting: Floater

Richland County First Steps, Ridgewood Center

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Richland County First Steps is hiring a Floater for our Ridgewood Early Head Start Center. This role is important to the daily success of our program. The floater supports teachers, assists with child routines, covers breaks, and helps keep our center clean, organized, and running smoothly. This position also picks up responsibilities in the kitchen and custodial areas, working side by side with the current Ridgewood floater to make sure all cleaning, dishwashing, and food service tasks are completed each day.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with young children, enjoys being part of a team, and prefers a predictable daytime schedule. Our organization values staff well-being, and we are proud to offer a strong benefits package and family-friendly hours.

Why work for Richland County First Steps

We offer excellent employer-paid health insurance for employees, as well as employer-paid life insurance. Our staff also receive access to the Employee Assistance Program at no cost. Paid time off is generous, and the schedule is a steady Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with no nights or weekends. This position provides a healthy work-life balance and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of infants, toddlers, and families.

What the Floater does

The floater assists teachers with daily routines such as feeding, diapering, dressing, and supervising young children. The floater helps maintain clean and safe classrooms and provides coverage when teachers take breaks. The role also includes dishwashing, sanitizing bottles and utensils, helping with meal preparation, sweeping, mopping, taking out the trash, doing laundry, and keeping common areas clean. The floater must be able to follow cleaning and sanitation procedures, communicate with the center director, and work well with the other Ridgewood floater to divide tasks for the day.

What we are looking for

We prefer someone who has completed Infant and Toddler CDA coursework or has experience working with infants and toddlers in a childcare setting. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, able to follow instructions, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and organization skills are important. The floater must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, and standing for long periods. Applicants must pass all required background checks including SLED and DSS.

If you want to join a supportive team, work predictable hours, and help create a warm and safe environment for children and families, we would love to receive your application.