Head Start Floater Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Head Start Floater Teacher

Reports To: Education Supervisor

Classification: Full Time / Part Year / Non-Exempt

Status: Hourly

Range: $15.34 - $20.46 per hour

Required Education and Experience: Minimum of an Associates degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or Human Services field preferred. An annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase will be given when funds are available. Additional wage increases are dependent upon attendance at all regular staff meetings, the completion of at least 3 additional hours of approved training annually, and the availability of sufficient funding.

Summary/Objective: This position is responsible for achieving the tasks listed below. All tasks are considered essential except those identified as non-essential.

Essential Functions:

• Primarily acts as the on-call substitute for the Teachers.
• Implements developmentally appropriate group and individual activities for assigned children following program curriculum developed by Head Start teacher and in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards, Outcomes Framework, and local plan.
• Offer administrative support to Operations Supervisor ensuring the Head Start Performance Standards are adhered to properly.
• Facilitates the organization and distribution of classroom supplies as requested.
• Maintains classroom and office resource libraries, including the videotape library.
• Responsible for assisting in all developmental screening processes.
• Attends pre-service and in-service workshops, conferences, and area meetings as required to maintain current knowledge in areas pertaining to the job or as required by the Executive Director.
• Conducts on-going self-evaluation and works consistently to improve own job performance.
• Respects and promotes the unique identity of each child and family, and refrains from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.
• Always maintains confidentiality about job-related information about children, families, and staff members.
• Ensures compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Executive Director.