Job Details

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Teacher the Assistant Teacher - Floater is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well-being and development of the child. The Assistant Teacher Floater will cover ongoing and sporadic staff absences across multiple sites in the HS program. Placement is not predictable and will vary throughout the year. 

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Assignment:
  • In the absence of the Teacher or Assistant Teacher, is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well-being and development of the child.
  • Move between classrooms as needed, reporting to the site or classroom where a teacher or Assistant teacher is absent, and adjusting to different teaching styles and classrooms
• Provide a safe environment. Select materials and equipment and arrange the room to provide an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of the children.
• Float to various Head Start locations across the agency based on the daily classroom coverage need.
• Provide support as a third person in the classroom as a one-on-one to an assigned child when needed.
• Provide the group with a positive routine and with simple rules that are understood and accepted by children and adults.
• Provide activities and experiences which encourage questioning, probing and problem- solving skills appropriate to developmental level and learning style of the children.
• Help children to acquire and use language as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings and understanding of others. Provide experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative ability
• Help children to know, accept and appreciate themselves as individuals. Help each child develop a sense of independence and acquire the ability to express, understand and control feelings. Encourage feelings of mutual respect among the children in the group.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with parents and encourage them to participate in the Center's activity. Plan regular parent conferences with parents and make home visits.
• Develop the written individualized education plans as well as written weekly lesson plans.
• Develop the initial and ongoing observations, assessments, and recording of each child's behavior and make appropriate referrals based upon assessments, team planning sessions, CDT, etc.
• Maintain all necessary record keeping, (e.g. meal count, attendance, documentation of individualizing for each child, etc.) and make regular inspections and report the need for repair/-replacement of classroom supplies and equipment.
• Plan for and participate in the team planning sessions.
• Serve as a member of CDT when appropriate.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members in implementation of Center plans, activities, polices, and rules.
• Follow written policies and regulations established by the Center, Health Department and granting agency.
• Participate in workshops, seminars and assigned training programs that will facilitate ongoing professional development.
• Responsible for the class in the absence of the Teacher.
• In the performance of the job functions, the Assistant Teacher will demonstrate commitment through participation in ongoing training leading to the proficiency in the CDA competencies.