Floater Assistant Teacher

About the role

The Floater Assistant Teacher supports early childhood education programs, focusing on the successful operation of classrooms and the implementation of curriculum to enhance children's development.

Responsibilities

• Uses knowledge of child growth and development to work with children in a Head Start program.
• Maintains a child-centered curriculum and learning environment encouraging positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation.
• Plans and implements learning experiences to improve children's readiness for school, including literacy, phonemic awareness, numeracy, language, and problem-solving skills.
• Addresses challenging behaviors through observation, prevention, skill teaching, and family partnerships.
• Documents children's progress using observations and anecdotal notes, and individualizes curriculum based on these observations.
• Involves families in the Head Start program and supports their roles at home.
• Maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Supports the social and emotional development of children.
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA or enrolled to complete within 2 years, or a degree in any field or enrollment in a program leading to such degree.
• Prior experience with children 0-5 years.

Qualifications

• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

Skills

• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Ability to maintain a child-centered curriculum and learning environment.
• Experience planning and implementing learning experiences for children.
• Skills in addressing challenging behaviors and supporting families.
• Ability to document children's progress and individualize curriculum.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Professional Development Reimbursements.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness Programs.
• Employee Discount Perks.

Pay

$17.77/hr.

Schedule

Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during the first year of employment.