Early Head Start Floater

Community Action of South Mississippi • Pascagoula, MS

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About The Position

The Floater serves as a classroom substitute when regular classroom staff is absent. He/She serves in other capacities as assigned to ensure program ratios are maintained. The Floater provides maximum opportunities for the physical and cognitive growth of each child in a safe, sanitary, inviting classroom environment. He/She assists the teacher in providing quality classroom activities that meet or exceed Head Start Performance Standards. The Floater supervises and enhances services provided to children. He/She provides assistance that will increase students’ academic achievement, level of competence and social skills.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain Child Development Associate (CDA) within eighteen (18) months of start date.
• A minimum of six (6) months experience working with toddlers and pre-school age children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a classroom substitute when regular staff is absent.
• Maintain program ratios by serving in other assigned capacities.
• Provide opportunities for physical and cognitive growth of children.
• Assist the teacher in providing quality classroom activities.
• Supervise and enhance services provided to children.
• Increase students’ academic achievement, competence, and social skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED