Floating Teacher Assistant

About This Role

This floating assistant position will cover staff absences by working across nine classrooms and the kitchen as needed. The role involves assisting in creating a caring and safe environment for children and supporting activities to enhance overall care and educational quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage children's participation.
• Actively engage in activities; manage the cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth daily transitions from home to school.
• Follow all center policies, Head Start Performance Standards, and state regulations.
• Assist with transporting children to or from school on a school bus.
• Participate in family-style meals with the children.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan for continuous quality improvement.
• In the kitchen, assist with preparing/serving meals, cleaning dishes, and cleaning tables and floors after meals.

Requirements

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Must clear a full background check.
• Must pass a health screening.
• Willingness to take necessary trainings (e.g., pediatric CPR and first aid).

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood or Preschool CDA Certificate required, OR be willing to enroll in a program working towards earning an associate degree in Early Childhood or the Preschool CDA Certificate.

Benefits

• Full-time, 35-hour a week position.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (20% employee and 80% employer paid).
• $25,000 Life Insurance plan paid by the agency.
• Short-term and Long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• IRA retirement plan during the 3rd year of employment.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance.