Early Head Start Center Floater - Region 1

Your Mission in Action

The Center Floater provides flexible support across classrooms, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children. This role assists teachers with daily activities, supervision, and classroom management while adapting to the needs of different age groups and learning settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing daily lesson plans, engaging children in activities, and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Ensure active supervision and safety of children in classrooms, playgrounds, and common areas
• Provide support in multiple classrooms as needed, filling in for teachers, aides, or other staff
• Aid with meal preparation, distribution, and clean-up while promoting healthy eating habits
• Help with diapering, toileting, and personal hygiene routines following Head Start health and safety guidelines
• Foster positive interactions, reinforce classroom expectations, and support social-emotional development
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment, including setting up learning materials
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support the children's and program's needs
• Follow Head Start Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and program procedures
• Participate in ongoing training, staff meetings, and required certifications to enhance skills and knowledge
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications - Early Head Start Center Floater: High School diploma or equivalent, eligible to enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program within 30 days of start date or enroll in a degree program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree. If enrolled in a degree program, a minimum of 15 credit hours in early childhood or child development must be completed within two years of the hire date, or the CDA credential must be earned within the same timeframe.
• Preferred Qualifications - Early Head Start Center Floater: Three (3) months experience in a childcare setting, Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), Current CPR and First Aid certification