Head Start: Teacher Assistant - Floater​/Drager Early Education Center

Position: Head Start: Teacher Assistant - Floater (Full Time/Full Year) - Drager Early Education Center
Position Type:
Head Start/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:
6/10/2026

Location:
Drager Early Education Center

Closing Date:
Until Filled

DAYS/HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.
Full Calendar Year
Classroom assignment could vary each day, depending on where the need exists.

BENEFITS
Single subscriber insurance

PAYRATE
$17.02 - $18.13 depending on education

REQUIREMENT, IF NEEDED
If needed, hired individual will be required to complete a Preschool or Infant-Toddler CDA within two years of hire.

SUMMARY
Responsible for ensuring a safe, nurturing, educational environment for program children and families to support healthy development. Embodies the Head Start mission statement, "Head Start promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development", through research-based, high-quality comprehensive services.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Floater Teacher Assistant reports to the Education Manager or designee.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Must have regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Maintain a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Support teachers in observing and providing feedback on children.

Assist with the execution of lesson plans based on individual children's needs.

Observe and document children's activities and interactions.

Maintain program documentation related to health and nutrition pertaining to your assigned classroom.

Work and communicate effectively as part of a team environment.

Fulfill classroom staff responsibilities and hours in the case of staff absences, as assigned.

Support classroom operations including, daily practices, health and nutrition, and education requirements.

Plan for and implement individualization needs of children as required by child action plans, IEPs, or IFSPS.

Adhere to the program's Safety & Injury Prevention System including Active Supervision.

Participate in Creative Curriculum training or other program trainings, as assigned.

Obtain and/or maintain a current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).

Attend meetings and program functions, as assigned.

Maintains positive relationships with staff, parents, program volunteers, and outside agencies.

Develops and maintains working relationships with peers to promote a positive work culture.

Participate in and provide support for the recruitment of eligible children and families to ensure continuous full enrollment.

Actively assist the program in reaching non-federal share/match (in kind) goals, in accordance with federal guidelines.

Maintains confidentiality.

Follows all Program, Board, and Policy Council policies, procedures, state laws and regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, and Michigan Child Care Licensing rules.

Provides support to other positions as required.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Director or designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Child Development Associate (timeline for completion based on applicable regulations)

Experience and/or training working with young children

Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrate the values and competencies of Professional Communication, Growth, Respect, Positive Relationships, and Accountability.

Maintain a motivated and positive attitude.

Support and inclusive work environment.

Ability to successfully collaborate and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Actively seek professional and self-development.

Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality in all areas dealing with sensitive, protected, and confidential information.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret program policies and procedures. Ability to write per program policies and procedures.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education…