FLOATING TEACHER

TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY•Monroe Township, NJ

5d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Floating Teacher supervises and coordinates assigned classroom activities to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and applicable New Jersey and Pennsylvania licensing regulations. The teacher may be temporarily assigned to a classroom, move among classrooms to provide breaks or other support, or provide other classroom assistance. The role plans and implements developmentally appropriate preschool activities in accordance with Head Start, Department of Education, and licensing requirements; monitors and documents children's growth and development; supports children with special needs; maintains classroom and child records; and promotes child safety. The position also involves working with parents, conducting home visits and parent-teacher conferences, attending program training, and assisting with administrative duties as delegated by program leadership.

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

Supervise and coordinate assigned classroom activities and support classrooms as needed, including temporary classroom assignments and providing breaks.
Plan and implement individual, developmentally appropriate preschool activities in accordance with Head Start philosophy and Performance 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 each child's individual folder and in the database.
Ensure implementation of services for children with special needs in the center.
Promote child safety by monitoring the center, implementing safety procedures, reporting accidents and suspected child 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, including activities that can be continued 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 training sessions and workshops provided by the program.
Assist with administrative duties as delegated by the Head Teacher, Child/Family Site Director, or Education Manager/Coordinator, including staff conferences or on-site staff training when requested.
Perform other Head Start tasks as delegated by management.