EHS Floater Teacher (full time)

Urban Strategies LLC • Edinburg, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Floater Infant and Toddler Teacher supports teachers in promoting infants’ and toddlers’ social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and linguistic growth and development. The role helps maintain nurturing, well-organized learning environments and provides responsive care in an educational and development-focused setting. The teacher supports age-appropriate classroom management and builds strong relationships with families to reinforce parent-child relationships, children’s healthy development, school readiness, and well-being. The Floater Teacher is assigned to classrooms based on the center’s needs and may move between assignments.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position in Urban Strategies Early Head Start, located in Edinburg, Texas. The schedule is five days per week, 40 hours per week, year-round. The position reports to the Center Manager and pays $15.46 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Agree upon hire to enroll in and complete a Child Development Associate (CDA) program.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and liability insurance; where public transportation is used, a valid state ID is required instead.
• Ability to see at normal distance, hear normal conversations and sounds, and use hands and fingers to complete required forms.
• Ability to lift infants and toddlers weighing up to 40 pounds, lift 20 pounds overhead, and lift 40 pounds from waist to shoulder; occasional lifting of 50 pounds is required.
• Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds horizontally.
• Ability to sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel, and/or stoop for 75% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in Infant and Toddler.
• Associate degree or other qualifying education in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a similar field.
• At least two years of recent, paid, successful experience in a childcare or preschool setting.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow Head Start Program Performance Standards, Texas licensing requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain open, friendly, professional relationships with staff and families, respecting cultural, ethnic, and other forms of diversity.
• Protect the safety of children and staff by following written safety standards and program health and safety policies.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide teaching staff with breaks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintain a healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environment for children.
• Conduct daily playground health and safety monitoring and set up and clean up the playground each day.
• Detect and report signs of illness, discomfort, or unusual behavior to Teachers or the Family Advocate.
• Follow organizational procedures for mandated reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Keep classrooms, storage areas, and office space neat and clutter-free.
• Report observed indoor and outdoor safety hazards and maintain direct supervision of children.
• Create a pleasant, inviting atmosphere that supports children’s ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Follow Standards of Conduct and guidance techniques in the Discipline Policy and Procedures.
• When covering teacher breaks, assist Teachers with curriculum implementation and teaching experiences.
• Provide nurturing, language-rich interactions and an environment that supports social and emotional development.
• Promote and reinforce parental engagement, modeling appropriate behavior and positive guidance techniques.
• Assist with food services and classroom needs as requested.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.
• Support general facility maintenance and security and assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Assist with classroom laundry and daily routine cleaning, including restocking classroom and restroom supplies.
• Perform other related activities and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) matching contributions up to 4%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation time (amount varies by program and position)
• 9 sick days
• 11 holidays
• Education discounts with education partners (BA–PhD)
• Tuition assistance for the CDA program may be available depending on funding availability

What This Job Offers

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