Floater - Head Start​/Early Head Start

Floyd County Head Start is looking to a floater to our Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start program! Our floaters provide staff support in the classrooms through covering daily lunch breaks or covering a full time staff member's absence.

Job duties and responsibilities:

* Assist teaching staff in assigned placement including but not limited to engaging children in planned activities under the direction of classroom staff

* Maintain a safe and healthy environment to support the development and learning of each child

* Engage in two-way communication appropriate to the level of each child

* Use effective classroom management strategies including active supervision

* Follow and participate in all emergency drills

* Follow all health and safety policies and procedures

* Adhere to all confidentiality policies in accordance to federal, state, and local regulations and agency policy

* Cover breaks for classroom staff for 30 minutes per staff member

* Develop positive relationships with children, staff, and parents

Qualifications:

* High School diploma or equivalent required, Infant/Toddler or Preschool CDA preferred

* Experience working with young children in school or daycare/group settings

* Provide reliable, regular attendance to maintain consistency for children and classroom staff

* Ability to work as a member of cooperative team

* Ability to use a computer to communication, store, and retrieve date as well as access the internet

Schedule:

* 28 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 8AM-3PM

* Works/paid 40 weeks of the year (off fall break, winter break, spring break, and summer break)

Pay:

* $14.90/hour for the first 65 working days then $15.35/hour upon completion.

PTO Days earned monthly

Paid Snow Days/Emergency Closure Days - up to five per school year

Paid holidays (that fall in the weeks worked)

Paid Professional Development Opportunities

Staff Appreciation and Recognition

Use of on-site staff gym during non-working hours