FLOATER HS/EHS

Job Summary

The primary role of a Head Start Floater is to provide support and assistance to teachers and staff within the program. They "float" between different classrooms or areas as needed to help maintain a smooth and effective operation of the program.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assisting Teachers: Head Start Floaters work alongside teachers to support them in various aspects of their duties. This may include helping with classroom activities, preparing materials, supervising children, and implementing lesson plans.

• Supervising Children: Floaters are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of the children in the program. They supervise children during playtime, meals, and other activities, maintaining a secure and nurturing environment.

• Classroom Maintenance: They help maintain a clean and organized classroom, ensuring that all necessary supplies and equipment are readily available.

• Behavioral Support: Floaters help manage children's behavior, implementing positive discipline techniques and promoting a positive learning atmosphere.

• Individualized Attention: Providing one-on-one attention to children who may need extra help or support with certain activities.

• Transition Assistance: Assisting children during transitions between activities, such as moving from playtime to group circle time.

• Communication: Communicating with other staff members to relay information about the children's progress, behavior, and any concerns.

• Flexibility: Being adaptable and flexible in responding to the changing needs of the program, which may involve moving between different classrooms or assisting with various tasks as required.

• Safety and Compliance: Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper sanitation and emergency procedures.

• Parental Involvement: Collaborating with parents or guardians during drop-off and pick-up times, as well as providing updates on their child's day and progress.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.

• Willingness to obtain your Child Development Associate (CDA) program and or the Infant Toddler Certificate within BVCAP time guidelines accordance with Federal Head Start Performance Standard 1302.91(e)(3).

• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse population.

• Complete and maintain annual training hour requirements.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

• Knowledgeable in computer skills, word processing, and e-mail.

• Must have a valid license.

• Must be able to obtain CPR & First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described herein are represented by those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel.
• The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to forty-five pounds.
• The employee must have specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with this position. Nothing in the job description restricts AKA Head Start’s right to change, assign, or re-assign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason.