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Floater Assistant Teacher (Preschool)

Acelero Learning · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 15, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience working with 3 to 5 year olds.

What they are checking: Whether they understand preschool development and what this age group needs.

Tell me about a time you had to switch plans at the last minute.

What they are checking: Whether they stay flexible and positive, which floaters need every day.

What would you do

As a floater you move between classrooms. How do you get up to speed quickly when you walk into a new room?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt fast to different teachers, routines and children.

How would you support a lead teacher's lesson plan without stepping on their toes?

What they are checking: Whether they can follow another teacher's lead and help without taking over.

A child you do not know well is having a meltdown. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can use calm, positive guidance even without an established relationship.

How would you build relationships with families when you are not in one room all the time?

What they are checking: Whether they still see family connection as part of their job as a floater.

About the work

What does a child-centered learning environment look like to you?

What they are checking: Whether they understand play-based learning and letting children's interests guide activities.

How do you encourage children to solve problems with each other instead of coming to you?

What they are checking: Whether they build social skills and independence, which the posting emphasizes.

How do you keep track of each child's allergies and needs when you are in a different room each day?

What they are checking: Whether they take health and safety details seriously when moving between classrooms.

What do you know about the CDA credential, and where are you in that process?

What they are checking: Whether they meet or are working toward the credential Head Start expects of assistant teachers.

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The full job description

As published by Acelero Learning.

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served. Working as an Floater Assistant Preschool Teacher at Acelero Learning will give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and transferable skills towards a remarkable and rewarding career path. You will work collaboratively with the Preschool Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a Head Start classroom of 3-5 year-old children. Are you ready to join forces and make a difference?! Job Responsibilities: • Maintain a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities • Address challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills and partnering with families to support the child at home • Use observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum Job Requirements: • Great communication and written skills • A passion to work with children • CDA credentials, or the willingess to enroll to complete within two years, or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in any field, or are enrolled in a program to obtain such a degree. • An eagerness to adopt our values: Data-informed Learning, Transparent & Open Communication, Growth Mindset, Dismantling Inequities, and Caring Teams & Community Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning? - Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve - Career growth and professional development opportunities - Supportive working environment - Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment - Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.

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