Early Head Start Center Floater - Region 2

About the role

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values: We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion. We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

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
• Help with meal preparation, distribution, and clean-up while promoting healthy eating habits
• Assist 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
• Help 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
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 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: Three months experience in a childcare setting, Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), and current CPR and First Aid certification.

Skills and Physical Demands

This position may be required to travel up to 10%. The physical demands of this role include the ability to stand, walk, sit on the floor, and move quickly to ensure child safety, as well as lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 lbs. The employee must also be able to assist with tasks such as feeding, diapering, and setting up learning materials, and work in multiple classrooms with varying age groups and teaching teams.

Benefits

• Competitive PTO and paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and more
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Gym Memberships

Pay

Pays $15.00/hour