Floater EHS

Overview

The primary role of a Head Start Floater is to provide support and assistance to teachers and staff within the program. They "float" between different classrooms or areas as needed to help maintain a smooth and effective operation of the program.

• Assisting Teachers:
  Floaters work alongside teachers to support them in various aspects of their duties, including helping with classroom activities, preparing materials, supervising children, and implementing lesson plans.
• Supervising Children:
  Floaters are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of the children in the program, supervising during playtime, meals, and other activities.
• Classroom Maintenance:
  Help maintain a clean and organized classroom, ensuring necessary supplies and equipment are readily available.
• Behavioral Support:
  Help manage children's behavior using positive discipline techniques and promote a positive learning atmosphere.
• Individualized Attention:
  Provide one-on-one attention to children who may need extra help or support with certain activities.
• Transition Assistance:
  Assist children during transitions between activities (e.g., from playtime to group circle time).
• Communication:
  Relay information about children's progress, behavior, and concerns to other staff members.
• Flexibility:
  Be adaptable and willing to move between classrooms or assist with various tasks as needed.
• Safety and Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper sanitation and emergency procedures.
• Parental Involvement:
  Collaborate with parents or guardians during drop-off and pick-up times and provide updates on their child's day and progress.
• Program Variability:
  Responsibilities may vary depending on the program model, site needs, and locations.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED
• Willingness to obtain Child Development Associate (CDA) program and/or Infant Toddler Certificate within BVCAP time guidelines in accordance with Federal Head Start Performance Standard 1302.91(e)(3)
• Ability to work in a team environment with a diverse population
• Complete and maintain annual training hour requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus
• Knowledgeable in computer skills, word processing, and e-mail
• Must have a valid license
• Must be able to obtain CPR & First Aid certification within 30 days of employment
• Position is contingent upon successful completion of a federal background check

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. They are frequently required to walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel.

The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and may occasionally lift and/or move up to forty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions. The organization reserves the right to change, assign, or re-assign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Non-profit Organizations