Floater Teacher - OTR

 | Gold-Rated Step Up to Quality | Full-Time | OTR Cincinnati OH 45214 | Benefits Included

About Water Lily Learning Center

Water Lily Learning Center - OTR is a Gold-rated Step Up to Quality program in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. We provide high-quality care and education to children from infancy through preschool using the Creative Curriculum. Our OTR staff is collaborative, mission-driven, and committed to every child's safety and success.

Position Summary

The Floater Teacher - OTR provides flexible coverage and consistent support across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms at our OTR campus. This is a critical role that maintains required DCY ratios and ensures uninterrupted, high-quality care across the center. You will work alongside lead and assistant teachers, bringing reliability and a broad understanding of early childhood practice to every classroom you enter.

Key Responsibilities

• Support classroom routines, transitions, and Creative Curriculum activities across all OTR age groups


• Supervise children during meals, rest, outdoor time, and daily transitions


• Maintain all Ohio DCY health, safety, and sanitation standards across every OTR classroom


• Assist with diapering, toileting, handwashing, and classroom clean-up as needed


• Prepare materials and support lesson execution for OTR lead teachers


• Communicate professionally with OTR staff and families across all classrooms throughout the day


• Adapt quickly to coverage needs and move between rooms based on ratio and scheduling requirements


• Follow all Water Lily Learning Center, DCY, and Step Up to Quality Gold policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CDA, ECE coursework, or Associate degree preferred


• Prior experience in a licensed childcare or early education setting strongly preferred


• Current CPR and First Aid certification required prior to working with children


• Understanding of early childhood development across infant, toddler, and preschool age groups


• Ability to work on your feet, lift up to 40 lbs, and support classroom care across all age groups


• Flexible, reliable, and calm under the demands of a multi-classroom support role


• Must meet all Ohio DCY employment eligibility requirements including applicable clearances

Schedule and Compensation

• Full-time, Monday through Friday


• $14-$16/hr based on experience and qualifications


• Health, dental, and retirement benefits included


• Paid professional development and training

Health and Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• Dental


• Vision


• Life Insurance


• Long-Term Disability


• Short-Term Disability


• NexGenEAP (Employee Assistance Program)


• Working Advantage (Employee Discount and Reward Program)


• Balance Care


• FinFit Financial Wellness


• Cancer Advocate


• Long-Term Care Insurance


• Pay on Demand


• Staff Meetings: Monthly paid meetings


• 11 Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off (PTO):


• Paid Professional Development


• Weekly Pay


• Employee Referral Program


• Plus More

Why Join Water Lily?

• Work inside a Gold-rated, high-quality early childhood program in Over-the-Rhine


• Paid professional development with exposure to curriculum across multiple age groups


• Supportive leadership and a strong culture of teamwork at the OTR campus


• Broad classroom experience that accelerates career growth in early childhood education


• Make a meaningful daily impact on children and families across the entire OTR center