HS - EHS Floater

Action Pact Inc•Folkston, GA

8d•$11 - $13•Hybrid

About The Position

Action Pact is a community action agency dedicated to improving lives and communities for over 50 years. We are seeking a full-time EHS Floater to provide a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment for children. The Floater will assist the assigned teacher in the day-to-day management and planning of an assigned classroom. This is a floating position with rotating classroom assignments within the center and potential assistance in other centers within our service area. The role involves implementing duties related to the classroom, children, and parents according to performance standards, and assisting in daily classroom management.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Valid Georgia Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

A CDA/TCC or some course work in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily head count and complete daily attendance records and meal count.
Follow an approved curriculum and daily schedule, and assist in development and implementation of daily lesson plans that foster cognitive functioning, social, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth, including appropriate nutrition, mental health, and dental health activities.
Monitor, document, and follow the policy for reporting suspected child abuse.
Observe, assess, and record the behavior of assigned children, ensuring records reflect assessment tools used and that program activities are based on ongoing assessment.
Assist in establishing and documenting educational and/or developmental goals for each child and updating assessments.
In the absence of the Teacher and in conjunction with relevant specialists and staff, develop and implement individualized education plans (IEP) for children with disabilities and Individualized Prescriptive Plans for "children at risk".
Assist in compiling an inventory and requesting/storing adequate classroom materials and supplies.
Assist the Teacher with home visits to parents or guardians.
Assist the Teacher in coordinating the activities of volunteers.
Understand, respect, and maintain confidential information regarding children, families, and the program.
Assist in the implementation of the assigned curriculum designed to improve children's physical abilities, social/emotional development, and mental skills.
Assist the Teacher in demonstrating appropriate classroom management techniques, including establishing organization and dealing with disruptions and behavior problems.
Advise parents of each child's progress and/or problems, and document all contacts and attempted contacts.
Be courteous and receptive to Head Start parents and encourage their participation in their child's development.
Supervise the arrival and departure of children and assist with loading/unloading buses.
Assist in establishing, utilizing, and identifying a variety of interest areas, and organizing space, equipment, and supplies.
Assure that rooms are neat and attractive, and children's work is displayed at eye level.
Assure evidence in each child's folder that their program of activities and experiences are planned and based on ongoing assessment.
Maintain classroom records in the absence of the Teacher, as established by the appropriate Specialist.
Report needs for equipment repair or replacement to the Teacher.
Coordinate with appropriate community resources with approval from the Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher.
Promote parent and community volunteers and actively seek In-Kind donations.
Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations.
Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making by asking open-ended questions and listening respectfully.
Assist in other centers within the service area, as needed.
Perform all other assigned duties.