Early Head Start Child Development Assistant; Floater

Early Head Start Child Development Assistant (Floater, 190 day)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22,775.40 to $33,179.50 Per Year

Job : 5785372

Final date to receive applications: Jun 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Reports To: Director of Early Learning

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Job Class: 433C

Group: Classified

Division: Office of Early Learning

Grade: G15-H

Work Day: 190

The job of HS Child Development Assistant (Paraprofessional) is to provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning learning environment in which three‑year‑old students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials. Assistants may be assigned to work in classrooms, offices, a media center, one‑on‑one, groups, or other environments.

• Child Development Associate (CDA), Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in early childhood education or equivalent coursework; or enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate early childhood education degree, or are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 21 years’ of age (Individuals who have a minimum credit hours and hold an Associate Degree or higher early childhood teaching credential do not have to meet the minimum 21 years of age requirement).

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint, Background Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license or State  reliable transportation.
• Employment Health Examination.

• Experience working with children under age five and their families.

• Skills‑Based Competencies
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  Provide effective and nurturing adult‑child interactions, assist with planning and implementing learning experiences, operate standard office equipment, prepare and maintain accurate records, adhere to safety practices, administer first aid and prescribed medications, apply physical restraint practices, promote activities and events.
• Knowledge‑Based Competencies
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  Basic math (fractions, percentages, ratios); read manuals, write documents in prescribed formats, present information; understand multi‑step written and oral instructions; stages of child development and learning styles; age appropriate activities; classroom instructional media and technology; cultural differences; health standards and hazards; job‑related codes, laws and regulations; methods of instruction; office equipment and technology; school safety and security practices.
• Ability‑Based Competencies
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  Schedule activities, gather and collate data, use job‑related equipment; flexibility, problem solving, communication with diverse groups, maintain confidentiality, set priorities, work as part of a team, adapt to changing priorities, work extended hours, handle frequent interruptions.

• Administer assessments as directed by the teacher to support instructional process.
• Assist students in lesson assignments, art activities, playground activities, toilet training or diaper changes, hygiene, etc., to reinforce learning concepts and help reach academic goals and social skills.
• Implement activities assigned by the teacher, such as independent study, enrichment work, remedial work.
• Maintain classroom equipment, supplies and learning aids for safe availability.
• Monitor students individually or in groups in various settings (classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading) to provide active supervision and a safe environment.
• Perform duties with other department workers as assigned (parent communication, sensory breaks, behavior management, bus pick‑up).
• Report observations and incidents (accidents, fights, inappropriate behavior, safety conditions) to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to emergency situations (injured student, fights) to resolve safety concerns.
• Serve as a mandated reporter to ensure student safety and compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Support classroom teachers (storytelling,…