Center Support Assistant

AVANCE•Rio Grande City, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Floater-Custodian is a dual-role position responsible for providing classroom coverage and custodial support across multiple AVANCE Head Start and Early Head Start centers. The position assists teachers in maintaining high-quality learning environments while ensuring facilities remain clean, safe, and compliant with Head Start Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing, CACFP sanitation requirements, and AVANCE policies. Classroom coverage is the primary responsibility when assigned. Custodial and facility support duties are completed during non-instructional periods or as directed by the supervisor to ensure uninterrupted services to children and families.

Requirements

High School Diploma and enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential to be completed within 18 months of hire or have a degree in a related field.
Minimum six (6) months of custodial, facilities, childcare, or related experience.
Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
Travel required locally or long-distance up to 50% of the time for work-related meetings, functions or other assigned sites.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with children ages 0-5 years preferred.
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
Ability to transition effectively between classrooms and custodial responsibilities
Knowledge of health, safety, sanitation, and active supervision practices
Strong organization, flexibility, dependability, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Dependable transportation is required daily with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) check and policy), current auto liability insurance, and be bondable by AVANCE, Inc.

Responsibilities

Support teachers with classroom routines, active supervision, meals, transitions, and learning experiences.
Promote positive guidance, school readiness, and developmentally appropriate practices.
Assist in maintaining accurate child supervision and a safe classroom environment.
Communicate classroom, maintenance, inventory, and safety needs to the Early Learning Lead and Director of Learning Environments and Center Operations.
Collaborate with teaching and operations staff to ensure continuity of services.
Maintain custodial logs, supply inventories, inspection documentation, and maintenance reports.
Document classroom observations or incidents when assigned.
Conduct daily health and safety inspections of classrooms, playgrounds, and facilities.
Identify, correct, or report health, safety, and licensing concerns promptly.
Provide classroom coverage during staff absences, breaks, trainings, or vacancies.
Clean and sanitize classrooms, restrooms, kitchens, offices, playground equipment, and common areas.
Replenish classroom and custodial supplies.
Perform minor repairs within assigned scope and report major maintenance needs.
Maintain compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing, CACFP sanitation requirements, and AVANCE policies.
Support classroom opening and closing procedures.
Assist with emergency preparedness drills, evacuations, and center emergency response.
Maintain clean, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate learning environments.
Support center operations during staff shortages, emergencies, special events, and program activities.
Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.