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