Floater Teacher | East Mountain (Opening Soon)

Floater Teacher

For Educators Who Love Every Age and Every Classroom

Albuquerque, NM | 5-Star Center | Reggio-Inspired | Full-Time | Pay: $19 – $21 per hour

About East Mountain

East Mountain is a brand-new, 5-Star, Reggio-inspired early learning center coming from the team behind East Gate Kids, where children of every age are viewed as capable, competent, curious, and full of potential. Our classrooms, from infants through NM PreK, are designed to invite exploration, creativity, and discovery.

We're opening soon and hiring now for our founding team: the educators who will set up our classrooms, shape our culture, and welcome our very first families. If you've ever wanted a hand in building a program from the ground up, this is that opportunity.

We believe in getting on the floor, following children's interests, and keeping routines calm and predictable. We also believe great teaching is intentional, even when you're stepping into a classroom for a few hours.

The Educators Who Thrive Here

You are adaptable, upbeat, and dependable. You enjoy variety, you learn routines quickly, and you take pride in being the person the whole building can count on.

As a Floater Teacher, you will support classrooms across all age groups. You'll cover breaks, lunches, and absences, help keep ratios in compliance, and step into each room's routines and curriculum so children's days stay consistent. You'll support care routines, guide play and transitions, communicate clearly with lead teachers and families, and follow licensing, FOCUS, and East Mountain policies wherever you are. Over time, you'll build relationships with every child and family in our program.

You also believe there is always more to learn. You welcome coaching and mentorship, value professional development, and want to grow your craft and your career with us.

Qualifications

Required:

• Professional experience in early childhood classrooms
• Knowledge of child development from infancy through PreK
• Flexibility and a team-first attitude
• Ability to meet New Mexico childcare licensing requirements and pass all required background checks
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain it)

Preferred:

• A CDA, AA, or BA in Early Childhood Education, or actively pursuing one through the ECECD Scholarship or a similar program
• Experience across multiple age groups

A Place to Grow Your Career

We believe exceptional educators deserve to be supported, challenged, and inspired. At East Mountain, we invest in ongoing professional development, mentorship, training, and opportunities to advance your education through New Mexico ECECD programs. Floating is a great way to discover where you shine and grow into a classroom role.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on education, experience, and position
• Health, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage
• Free childcare in our highly sought-after 5-Star program
• PTO and holiday closures
• Ongoing professional development and training
• ECECD Scholarship support for continued education
• Opportunities for professional and leadership growth
• A collaborative, respectful, purpose-driven team culture

We'd Love to Meet You

If you love every age, thrive on variety, and want to be part of a team that takes pride in high-quality early education, East Mountain may be the place you've been looking for. Come help us build it from day one.

Apply today and join East Mountain's founding team.

Benefits

medical, vision, dental for 90 days