Early Head Start Floater

Education & Certification

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; must obtain within 6 months of employment. For mixed classrooms requiring two CDAs, obtain both within 6 months of each requirement. If a CDA is not successfully obtained, the employee must retake the course at own expense within 60 days; failure to obtain the second CDA leads to separation.

• Previous early childcare experience preferred.

• Bilingual in Spanish.

• Protect the physical and mental health and safety of children; no child left unsupervised.
• Assist in creating an organized learning environment that promotes healthy development, aligned with Head Start Early Learning Outcomes for ages birth to five.
• Assist in implementing prescribed curricula to provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences across language, literacy, social/emotional development, math, science, social studies, creative arts, and physical development; integrate child assessment data.
• Support screenings, assessments, and ongoing evaluation of each child's developmental level and progress.
• Support opportunities for parents and families to engage in child development and program services, including conferences, home visits, and group activities.
• Follow appropriate practices to keep children safe during all activities, report suspected abuse and neglect, supervise children at all times; maintain conduct standards.
• Comply with positive adult‑child interactions measured by the CLASS:
  Pre‑K instrument.
• Support and participate in staff development, complete minimum training, continuing professional development, and wellness initiatives.

• Support classroom activities as directed by the teacher and help with transitions.
• Support use of age‑appropriate equipment, materials, supplies, and physical space for indoor and outdoor learning environments; change materials to match children’s interests.
• Communicate child observations to teachers, flag potential development interference.
• Support teachers’ coordination with education and child‑development professionals to address identified needs.
• Support school functions, meetings, team decision and operations.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

• Respond to classroom requests for support in a timely manner, compliant with regulations and protocols.
• Maintain regular communication with teachers about student behavior and progress.
• Keep classroom free from physical and environmental hazards.
• Report incidents within designated time frames.

• Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Communicate in writing and verbally in English;
  Spanish preferred.
• Maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
• Have working knowledge of Innovative Network of Knowledge policies and procedures.
• Organize and prioritize duties in a fast‑paced environment.

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)), the company provides equal employment opportunity and treats all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability.