Daycare Support Staff Job at Strong Start Early Care & Education, Trumbull, CT

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  • Strong Start Early Care & Education
  • Trumbull, CT

Job Description

Support Staff Teacher (Floater)

Do you enjoy variety, teamwork, and supporting children across different age groups? Strong Start Early Care & Education in Trumbull is hiring a  Support Staff Teacher (Floater)to join our warm, professional team in a  NAEYC-accredited early childhood program.

Support Staff Teachers play a key role in our center. You'll move between classrooms as needed, helping maintain consistency, quality, and strong relationships throughout the day.

This position is perfect for an educator who is flexible, dependable, and passionate about high-quality childcare.

Why Join Strong Start?

At Strong Start, we believe support teachers deserve the same respect, compensation, and growth opportunities as lead teachers. We offer:

  • Starting pay: $17/hour (up to $20/hour based on experience and fit)
  • Industry-leading wages for the area with strong merit raise potential
  • 15 paid holidays , including the week between Christmas and New Year
  • Additional PTO accrual
  • Employer-paid health insurance
  • Matching retirement contributions
  • Tuition assistance program for Early Childhood Education
  • Staff childcare discounts
  • Professional development reimbursement and ongoing training
  • Modern classrooms, updated facilities, and strong health & safety standards
  • A supportive culture with real opportunities for advancement

Many Support Staff Teachers are promoted into permanent classroom teaching roles.

What You'll Do

As a Support Staff Teacher, you will:

  • Float between classrooms to support children and teaching teams
  • Assist with daily routines, transitions, and classroom coverage
  • Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
  • Support positive behavior guidance and social-emotional development
  • Build relationships with children across infant, toddler, and preschool rooms
  • Follow all state licensing, NAEYC, and center policies
  • Collaborate with teachers and leadership to maintain quality care

What We're Looking For

  • At least 1 year of experience working with young children in a licensed childcare setting
  • Flexibility and comfort working with different age groups
  • A calm, reliable presence and strong teamwork skills
  • Commitment to high-quality early childhood education

Our Program Values

Strong Start is proud to offer a rich learning environment that includes:

  • Hands-on, play-based learning
  • Positive behavior supports
  • Gardening and outdoor education
  • Generous classroom materials and resources
  • A strong focus on child development and educator support

Job Details

  • Full-time, in-person role
  • Location: Trumbull, CT

If you're looking for a meaningful role in a high-quality center where you can grow as an educator, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today to join Strong Start Early Care & Education.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Immediate start, Flexible hours

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