Center Floater

Job Location:

LaGrange Child Development Center - LaGrange, TX, Salary Range: $13.76 - $15.01

Hourly,

The Head Start Floater provides flexible support to classrooms, kitchen, and other program areas as needed to maintain smooth operations and high-quality services. This position assists with implementing educational activities, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and supporting staff in various roles. The Floater adapts quickly to changing assignments while promoting positive interactions with children, families, and staff.

• Assist teachers with classroom routines and activities.
• Support individual and small-group instruction.
• Supervise children to ensure safety.

• Engage children in meaningful and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Follow lesson plans and directions from lead teachers.
• Use positive behavior guidance techniques

• Assist with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup.
• Support compliance with CACFP guidelines.
• Help maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.

• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Serve meals in appropriate portions.
• Keep work areas organized and clean.

• Work cooperatively with teachers, cooks, and administrative staff.
• Adapt to various assignments and schedules.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding needs and concerns.

• Respond positively to schedule changes.
• Provide clear, respectful communication.
• Maintain a team-oriented attitude

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Head Start policies.
• Attend training and professional development sessions.
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality.

• Evidence of continuous skill improvement
• Apply new skills learned in training.
• Exhibit professional conduct in all interactions

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience/coursework in early childhood education preferred.
• Experience working with young children in a classroom or childcare setting.
• Ability to adapt to varied roles and responsibilities
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and written

• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Valid Texas /Driver License
• Obtain Food Handlers Certificate (if applicable)
• Background clearance as required by state and federal regulations.

• Classrooms, playgrounds, kitchen, and other Head Start facilities.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds,
• Frequent bending, standing, sitting on the floor, and active movement
• Exposure to common childhood illness

• Performance reviews reflect adherence to standards
• Compliance with all Head Start standards and state licensing
• Staff report satisfaction with communication and coordination
• Apply feedback to improve performance to reflect effective assistance.
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality
• Performs other duties as assigned by Nutrition Coordinator/Center Director and/or management team