Early Head Start Center Floater

Upbring•Pearland, TX

About The Position

The Center Floater provides flexible support across classrooms to help ensure a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children. The role assists teachers with daily activities, supervision, and classroom management, adapting to different age groups and learning settings. The floater supports compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, meal and hygiene routines, and positive interactions with children, staff, and families. Adaptability, teamwork, and commitment to early childhood education are required. The position may require travel up to 10%.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Eligible to enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program within 30 days of the start date, or enroll in a degree program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree.
If enrolled in a degree program, complete at least 15 credit hours in early childhood or child development within two years of the hire date, or earn the CDA credential within the same timeframe.
Ability to stand, walk, sit on the floor, and move quickly to ensure child safety.
Ability to assist with feeding, diapering, and setting up learning materials.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, and use equipment essential to the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Three months of experience in a childcare setting.
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in implementing daily lesson plans, engaging children in activities, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Actively supervise children and ensure their safety in classrooms, playgrounds, and common areas.
Provide support in multiple classrooms as needed, filling in for teachers, aides, or other staff.
Help prepare, distribute, and clean up meals while promoting healthy eating habits.
Assist with diapering, toileting, and personal hygiene routines according to Head Start health and safety guidelines.
Foster positive interactions, reinforce classroom expectations, and support children's social-emotional development.
Help maintain clean, safe, and organized classroom environments, including setting up learning materials.
Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support children's and program needs.
Follow Head Start Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and program procedures.
Participate in ongoing training, staff meetings, and required certifications.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.