Center Floater: Columbus

SEK-CAP•Columbus, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center Floater provides support across all classroom environments to ensure a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experience for children enrolled in the Head Start program. This role assists classroom staff as needed to maintain an atmosphere that promotes play, exploration, and learning. In addition, the individual serves as a Bus Monitor, supporting the safe transportation of children to and from Head Start centers by assisting the bus driver with boarding, supervision, and emergency procedures.

Requirements

Basic computer skills.
Basic operation skills of general office equipment such as photocopiers, faxes, and phone systems
Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.
Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public and to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing.
Resourceful and well organized
Must be able to interact with children, families and co-workers in an optimistic manner.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners, and customers.
Ability to learn and adapt to change.
High school diploma or equivalent
Infant/Toddler CDA credential or a State-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood or related field, or obtain Infant/Toddler CDA credential to be completed within one year of the time of hire and keep current.
3-5-year experience working with young children in a classroom setting preferred.
Be eligible to obtain KDHE program approval.
Obtain and uphold current First Aid and CPR certification.
Submit to and pass standard criminal history check.
Possess current, valid driver’s license and meet agency insurance underwriting guidelines
Successfully complete a physical exam and TB skin test before beginning employment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
Knowledge of area resources.
Knowledge of Early Childhood Development

Responsibilities

Follow the daily schedule and allow children the opportunity to make choices in learning experiences.
Interact with children in ways that facilitate the development of expressive language and thought.
Work cooperatively and appropriately with volunteers, professional partners, and co-workers.
Demonstrate realistic expectations about children’s attention spans, interest, social abilities, and physical needs.
Team with center staff to provide an inviting, engaging and responsive learning environment.
Assist with observations and documentation of each child’s developmental level.
Float among classrooms to meet supervision requirements for all children.
Eat meals with children as assigned.
Utilize Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies to prevent and defuse challenging behavior.
Comply with Head Start Performance Standards, Licensing Requirements, and Program Policies.
Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures.
Demonstrate good work habits such as arriving on time and adhering to appropriate break times.
Attend mandatory In-Service trainings and staff meetings.
Responsibility to report any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authority.
Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. in the community.
Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of SEK-CAP customers.
Uphold and promote the core values and mission statement of SEK-CAP.
Support management decisions both in actions and words.
Other duties as assigned.