FLOATING TEACHER

TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY•Bridgeton, NJ

2d•$22 - $23

About The Position

The Floating Teacher is responsible for supervising and coordinating assigned classrooms and ensuring they meet Head Start Performance Standards and New Jersey and Pennsylvania licensing regulations. The role supports all classrooms through temporary classroom assignments, providing breaks or other support, and other classroom support as needed. The teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children in accordance with Head Start philosophy and Performance Standards, Department of Education requirements, and New Jersey licensing requirements. The role includes documenting children's growth and development, maintaining records, supporting children with special needs, ensuring child safety, engaging parents in educational planning, conducting home visits and parent-teacher conferences, and assisting with administrative and staff-training duties as delegated.

Requirements

Associate, bachelor's, or advanced degree in early childhood education or equivalent.
Must meet or exceed qualification requirements under New Jersey and Pennsylvania licensing standards.
Must have a car available on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate assigned classrooms, ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and New Jersey and Pennsylvania licensing regulations.
Support classrooms through temporary assignments, classroom-to-classroom coverage, break coverage, and other assistance.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children in line with Head Start standards, DOE requirements, and New Jersey licensing requirements.
Submit a curriculum-based classroom lesson plan each week to the Child/Family Site Director and Education Manager/Coordinator.
Observe, assess, screen, and document each child's growth and development; plan activities to meet individual children's needs.
Maintain accurate records in an individual folder and database for each child.
Ensure implementation of services for children with special needs in the center.
Promote child safety by monitoring the center, implementing child safety procedures, reporting accidents and suspected abuse or neglect, and reporting health or safety concerns to a supervisor.
Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports, including classroom sign-in/out sheets and monthly reports requested by the Parent Center Committee.
Plan classroom activities involving parents and activities that can be carried out at home.
Involve the Parent Committee or individual parents in educational planning sessions at least once a month.
Visit each child's home at least twice during the program year.
Prepare and conduct two parent-teacher conferences during the program year.
Attend program-provided training sessions and workshops.
Assist with administrative duties delegated by the Head Teacher, Child/Family Site Director, or Education Manager/Coordinator, which may include staff conferences or on-site staff training.
Perform other Head Start tasks delegated by management.