FLOATING TEACHER

TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY•Glassboro, NJ

7d•$22 - $23

About The Position

The Floating Teacher supervises and coordinates an assigned classroom and helps ensure it meets Head Start Performance Standards and New Jersey and Pennsylvania licensing regulations. The teacher may be temporarily assigned to a classroom, move between classrooms to provide breaks or other support, or provide other classroom assistance. The role supports preschool children through developmentally appropriate activities and provides services consistent with Head Start’s philosophy and standards, Department of Education requirements, and applicable licensing requirements. The position may also involve administrative support and other Head Start duties assigned by management.

Requirements

Associate, bachelor’s, or advanced degree in early childhood education or equivalent.
Meet or exceed qualification requirements under New Jersey and Pennsylvania licensing standards.
Have a car available daily.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children in accordance with Head Start philosophy and Performance Standards, Department of Education requirements, and New Jersey licensing requirements.
Submit a curriculum-based weekly classroom lesson plan to the Child/Family Site Director and Education Manager/Coordinator.
Observe, assess, screen, and document the growth and development of children in the classroom.
Plan activities that meet individual children’s needs.
Maintain accurate records for each child in individual folders and the database.
Ensure that processes for serving children with special needs are implemented in the center.
Help ensure children’s safety by monitoring the center, implementing child-safety procedures, reporting accidents and suspected child abuse or neglect, and notifying a supervisor of child health or safety concerns.
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, including 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 training sessions and workshops.
Assist with administrative duties delegated by the Head Teacher, Child/Family Site Director, or Education Manager/Coordinator, which may include individual conferences with staff who interact with the classroom or on-site staff training requested by supervisors or coordinators.
Perform other Head Start tasks assigned by management.
Provide classroom coverage, breaks, or other support, including temporary classroom assignments and moving between classrooms.