Head Start Preschool Teacher Float

Job Title: Head Start Teacher Float

Pay Range: $17.19-$19.89 hourly depending on education.

Locations Covered:  Tippecanoe, Clinton, Carrol, and White County.

Who We are:

At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.

Position Summary:

The Head Start Teacher Float serves as a permanent substitute teacher and provides high-quality early childhood education services throughout the Head Start service area. This position is not assigned to a consistent classroom and may be placed in different centers or classrooms based on program needs. The Teacher Float supports continuity of services, maintains high-quality learning environments, and ensures compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, state licensing regulations, and agency policies.

Essential Functions:

The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.

Classroom Support & Instruction

• Provide classroom coverage throughout the assigned service area.
• Assume Lead Teacher responsibilities when assigned.
• Implement lesson plans and maintain continuity of instruction.
• Develop lesson plans for long-term assignments lasting more than two weeks in the same classroom.
• Maintain safe and engaging learning environments.

Child Assessment & Family Engagement

• Observe, document, and assess children's progress during placements lasting longer than two weeks.
• Engage families and support school readiness goals.
• Conduct Family Conferences and Home Visits during long-term placements of more than two weeks.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete required reports and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, state licensing regulations, and agency policies.

Professional Development & Program Support

• Attend meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
• Travel regularly between assigned sites within the service area.

Priority Placement Opportunity

• Employees serving in the Teacher Float role who are in good standing, meet position qualifications, and demonstrate satisfactory performance shall be given priority consideration for placement into vacant Lead Teacher positions before external candidates are recruited or hired.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.

Education/Certification/Licensure:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education, equivalent coursework.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Reliable transportation required.

Experience Required:

• 2-3 years related experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom environments and teaching teams.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Basic technology and documentation skills.
• Commitment to serving children and families with professionalism and respect.

Physical Requirements:

• To accomplish the essential functions of the position, one must be physically able to operate or work with computers, calculators, reference books, computer software applications, phones, and other standard office equipment. The physical activities of the position include talking, reaching, grasping, light lifting, bending, squatting, and other repetitive motions.
• Physical activities include talking, reaching, grasping, medium lifting, bending, squatting, and other repetitive motions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit on the floor with children.
• Ability to move quickly to intervene in potential safety-risk situations.

Working Conditions:

• Work is considered active and performed primarily in a school environment.
• Rare exposure to environmental factors.
• Minimal safety hazards with general school working conditions.
• Frequent travel between assigned centers and program locations throughout the service area.

Our Workplace Culture:

At Bauer Family Resources, every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience.

Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality.

Full-time employees (30+ hrs/week) enjoy:

Health & Financial Wellness

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Free mental health coverage + Telehealth Services

Time Off & Support

• 10 paid holidays + Paid Time Off
• Paid bereavement leave
• Reflective supervision & wellness programs
• Referral bonuses

Position-based perks may also include:

• Early Childhood Education scholarships
• Paid professional development
• Cell phone & mileage reimbursement, for select positions

Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer.

Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace