FLOATER

Description

Who We Are

At the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC), our mission is to diminish poverty and enable self-sufficiency for all Howard County individuals, families, and children in need. We act towards this mission by focusing on four critical services: housing assistance, food assistance, energy and weatherization assistance, and early childhood education. CAC impacts our local society by changing lives and helping create a pathway through and out of poverty or just providing a hand up when one is needed.

Who You Are

As a Classroom Support Staff (Floater) member at CAC, you are a supportive and dedicated individual committed to ensuring a nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment for children. You play a key role in assisting teaching staff, promoting health and nutrition, and fostering parental involvement while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

What You’ll Do

• Classroom Support: Assist teaching staff by providing coverage during breaks and planning time, working in various classrooms or outdoor play areas as assigned.
• Child Engagement: Participate with children during family-style mealtimes to model good nutritional habits.
• Individualized Plans: Become familiar with individualized programs and behavior plans for each child, assisting in the implementation of teacher-designed behavior management strategies.
• Parental Engagement: Support an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of student records at all times.
• School Readiness: Perform activities that contribute to children’s school readiness as directed by the center director and teaching staff.
• Program Improvement: Participate in the annual program self-assessment and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Professional Development: Attend and actively participate in in-service training, staff meetings, and other activities to support your professional growth.
• Collaboration: Work cooperatively with staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, community professionals, and clients to foster a positive work environment.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure the safety of up to 22 children, including the ability to respond quickly to ensure their safety. Follow CAC's policies and procedures and adhere to Early Childhood Education Program Performance Standards and State of Maryland child care licensing requirements.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Take on additional responsibilities, special projects, and tasks as needed to support CAC’s mission.

What You Bring

• Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to work in an active classroom environment, with changes in climate and noise levels.
  • Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and respond quickly to ensure the safety of children.
  • Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and a dedication to quality service delivery.
  • Integrity and the ability to work with sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
  • Compassion and respect for individuals facing economic challenges.
• Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in using a computer and basic technology.
  • Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English.
  • Must adhere to CAC’s standards of professional and ethical behavior.
  • CDA or Associate Degree (Preferred) 

What We Offer

• Medical Insurance - 3 plan type 
  • 2 HMO plans- fully paid for employee
  • 1 POS plan- 85% covered for employee 
• Dental Insurance- fully paid for employee
• Vision Insurance- fully paid for employee
• Life Insurance
• HRA Account - For eligible plans 
• FSA Account
• HSA Account
• 15 days of vacation leave, planned in the school calendar
• 12 days of sick leave
• 5 days for personal leave
• 13 days of paid federal holidays
• Educational Assistance programs
• Participation in state-supported Credit Union
• Participation in Maryland State Retirement System
• Work-life Balance Employee Assistance Programs

AAP/EEO Statement:

Community Action Council of Howard County is an equal opportunity employer.

***Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. ***

Qualifications

Salary : $18 - $21