Head Start Floater Teacher

Floyd County Head Start is looking to add a floater teacher to our Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start program! Our floaters provide staff support in the classrooms through covering daily lunch breaks or covering a full time staff member's absence.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Assist teaching staff in assigned placement including but not limited to engaging children in planned activities under the direction of classroom staff
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment to support the development and learning of each child
• Engage in two-way communication appropriate to the level of each child
• Use effective classroom management strategies including active supervision
• Follow and participate in all emergency drills
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures
• Adhere to all confidentiality policies in accordance to federal, state, and local regulations and agency policy
• Cover breaks for classroom staff for 30 minutes per staff member
• Develop positive relationships with children, staff, and parents

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Infant/Toddler or Preschool CDA preferred
• Experience working with young children in school or daycare/group settings
• Provide reliable, regular attendance to maintain consistency for children and classroom staff
• Ability to work as a member of cooperative team
• Ability to use a computer to communication, store, and retrieve date as well as access the internet

Schedule:

• 28 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 8AM-3PM
• Works/paid 40 weeks of the year (off fall break, winter break, spring break, and summer break)

Pay:

• $14.56/hour for the first 65 working days then $15.00/hour upon completion.