Head Start Floater - Bath County

Gateway Community Action Agency•Owingsville, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Start Floater performs a combination of instructional tasks to assist and support the teacher, individual children’s goals and objectives, and the overall classroom environment. This regular part-time position is based in a classroom at the Bath County HS Center in Owingsville, Kentucky. Workdays and hours are planned in advance, with the schedule provided at the beginning of each program year; management may make permanent or temporary schedule changes to meet agency needs. Travel is primarily local during the business day, though out-of-area travel may be expected with notice. The role has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree.
Valid Kentucky driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Satisfactory background checks.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing as required.
Maintain state-required minimum vehicle liability insurance and uninsured motorist insurance.
Complete any other testing or applicable checks required by local, state, or federal law.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate credential.

Responsibilities

Assist teaching staff with implementing classroom curricula and daily activities.
Apply knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
Help maintain a comprehensive system for assessing and tracking child progress.
Work with parents to support home-school connections by sharing information about curriculum and school readiness.
Maintain proactive and supportive relationships with community partners.
Help maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment and keep children safe.
Assist with implementing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) or Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Comply with Head Start Performance Standards and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Participate in assigned meetings, events, and training.
Collaborate with all center-level staff.
Complete at least 15 clock hours of allowable professional development annually.