Early Head Start Floater

Innovative Network of Knowledge • Carlsbad, NM

14d

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Requirements

• Required - High School Diploma or GED
• Required - Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is required.
• The employee will obtain an Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate within 6 months of employment. If there are mixed classrooms (EHS and HS) both CDAs are required. The most prevalent age group will need to be obtained first and then an additional 6 months will be granted for the second CDA. If the CDA is not completed successfully on the first attempt, an employee may choose to retake the course at the employee's expense within 60 days of the unsuccessful completion of the course. If the employee does not seek a second attempt for successful completion of the certificate, the employee will be separated from employment.
• Required - Previous early childcare experience is preferred
• Demonstrate the ability to respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Communicate in writing and verbally in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Innovative Network of Knowledge policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities as directed by the teacher and assist with transitions to and from the classroom.
• Support the use of age-appropriate equipment, materials, supplies and physical space for indoor and outdoor learning environments, including functional space, and change materials periodically to support children’s evolving interests and development.
• Communicate child observations to teachers, including the identification of potential interference with a child’s development and school readiness.
• Support teachers’ coordination with education, family, mental health and/or child development professional program staff to address identified needs.
• Support school functions scheduled meetings and team decision and operations.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
• Response to classroom requests for support is timely and is compliant with Office of Head Start and agency regulations, policies, and protocols.
• Regular communication with teachers ensures they are well informed about their students’ behavior, and progress.
• The classroom is free from physical and environmental hazards.
• Incident reporting occurs within the timeframes designated in program policy and protocol.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED