Early Head Start Floater

Ozark Opportunities Inc • Mountain Home, AR

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About The Position

Ozark Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a motivated professional passionate about early childhood education to serve as an Early Head Start Floater. The role assists the Early Head Start Team in implementing learning experiences that advance children’s intellectual and physical development and promotes involvement of families in the assigned program and center.

The position is scheduled to start in August at the beginning of the 2026–2027 school year. It operates for 10 months per year, with furloughs during Spring Break week, summer break, Thanksgiving break, and Christmas break. Furloughed employees may draw unemployment during these periods. Within the first year of employment, the employee must obtain CDA and CPR credentials; Ozark Opportunities, Inc. provides this training.

Requirements

• Experience in a teaching environment or with low-income families.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer operation and software.
• An active and unhindered driver’s license.
• Personal reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successfully pass criminal background checks, including FBI fingerprint and Child Maltreatment checks.
• Obtain CDA and CPR credentials within the first year of employment; training is provided by Ozark Opportunities, Inc.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform frequent bending and stooping.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team in carrying out the daily lesson plan and appropriate center activities.
• Provide supervision and instruction to up to eight children per assigned classroom.
• Assist with observing children’s behaviors and developmental goals, requesting help from Child Development Staff as needed.
• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment and provide children with a sense of security away from home.
• Work closely with Nutrition Specialists and Coordinators to ensure healthy practices.
• Report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect as a mandated reporter.
• Promote the involvement of families of children in the assigned program and center.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, eligible after a 60-day waiting period.
• Company-paid basic life insurance, eligible after a 60-day waiting period.
• Company-paid AirEvac Family Membership, eligible after a 90-day waiting period.
• Accrual of paid sick leave, eligible after a 90-day waiting period.
• Participation in the 403b retirement plan, eligible after a three-month waiting period.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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