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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Under the direction of the Site Manager, the Floater will provide support to Teachers in the classroom; relieve staff during break periods; serve as a classroom substitute; assist in various areas of the center; and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision. Work in a non-smoking area.
Special Conditions
Maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record and an appropriate level of insurance.
NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Salary Description
$15 - $15.99
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Under the direction of the Site Manager, the Floater will provide support to Teachers in the classroom; relieve staff during break periods; serve as a classroom substitute; assist in various areas of the center; and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Certified Development Association (Infant/Toddler Endorsement) is preferred
- Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Preferred
- Previous Early Head Start/Head Start experience is preferred
- Two (2) years of relevant work experience with infants and toddlers
- CPR and First Aid certification is preferred
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to perceive and deal with sensitive issues while maintaining confidentiality/ objectivity.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Ability to work a heavy workload, under pressure of conflicting deadlines and competing needs.
- Ability to work as a team player and interact/assist all employees as necessary.
This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs according to the standards set forth by Head Start, the NAEYC, CWLA, CACFP, USDA, Tennessee Day Care Licensing, and Porter-Leath within the kitchen and classroom.
- Provides classroom coverage for Teachers when they are absent or out of the classroom.
- Assumes responsibilities as the primary caregiver for one group of children for Teachers / Co-Teachers, including children with special needs when assigned.
- Keeps Supervisor and Manager informed of programmatic issues in a timely and concise manner.
- Works cooperatively with other staff to create a positive, enriching, and safe environment for children, families, and staff.
- Assists program staff in delivering appropriate health, nutrition, disability, education, and family support services to children and families in accordance with program policy, procedures, and service plans.
- Assists in implementing daily education procedures in the classroom while adhering to best practices; Assists in ensuring that children are involved in activities suited to their immediate emotional, social, intellectual, and physical needs; Provides ample activity options to children.
- Ensures communication with nutrition staff, health/disability/nutrition staff, and education staff in order to fulfill special diet needs.
- Assists in serving of meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served making appropriate substitutions when necessary in accordance with USDA recommended daily dietary allowances and family-style dining requirements in the classroom; complies with all health department and Porter-Leath requirements regarding food preparation, food storage, cleanliness, and kitchen sanitation.
- Assists in maintaining appropriate records of attendance, and meal counts in the classroom.
- Assists with and conducts ongoing child evaluations.
- Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision. Work in a non-smoking area.
Special Conditions
Maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record and an appropriate level of insurance.
NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Salary Description
$15 - $15.99
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