Floater

SUMMARYThe Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) is responsible for assisting and supporting school readiness andmonitoring developmental outcomes while providing responsive caregiving and developmentallyappropriate and inclusive learning experiences for enrolled children, specifically infants and toddlers. TheFloater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) is also responsible for assisting in creating and supporting a positive,high-quality early learning environment and the overall educational emphasis of the classroom in alignmentwith the Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework; Birth to Five, and the Texas PreK guidelines.The Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) may be assigned to classrooms to ensure the classrooms arealways in ratio.RESPONSIBILITIES Actively supervise and ensure the health, well-being, and safety of children. Implement age-appropriate lesson plans, routines, and curricula inclusively. Partner and effectively communicate with children, families, and staff to implement schoolreadiness strategies. Ability to adhere to Center for Transforming Lives policies and procedures, and regulatoryrequirements (including, but not exclusively, Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards forChild Care Centers and Head Start Program Performance Standards). Demonstrate professionalism in decision-making and classroom leadership.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Child Development Associate Credential (age-specific, or all level) Two years of experience preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills & be able to interactprofessionally with adults.
• Have a working knowledge of human behavior and early childhood education. Ability to incorporatecreativity within classroom learning experiences.
• Computer proficiency required. Enjoy daily contact with children.
• Must pass a pre-employment and/or periodic physical examination, TB skin test, and a completebackground check every 24 months.
• Ability to communicate a basic understanding of child development (age-appropriately).