Classroom Floater
Cheaha Regional Head Start/Early Head Start
Join Our Team!
Are you dependable, flexible, and passionate about working with young children?
Cheaha Regional Head Start/Early Head Start is seeking a Classroom Floater to provide support across classrooms and help ensure children receive consistent, safe, and nurturing care throughout the day.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, collaborating with teachers, and stepping in wherever support is needed.
What You'll Do
- Provide support and coverage in classrooms as needed.
- Assist teachers with daily classroom activities and routines.
- Help create a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.
- Support developmentally appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
- Engage children through play, exploration, hands-on activities, and group experiences.
- Support children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development.
- Follow classroom schedules, lesson plans, curriculum, and program guidelines.
- Maintain constant supervision of children.
- Assist with maintaining appropriate child-to-staff ratios.
- Support daily health, safety, sanitation, nutrition, and emergency procedures.
- Assist with meals and other classroom routines as needed.
- Help maintain clean, safe, and hazard-free indoor and outdoor areas.
- Relieve teachers from classroom duties when needed.
- Assist with children with disabilities and individual needs as directed.
- Support positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Center Director or Education Manager.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of related experience preferred
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Valid state-issued driver's license
- Ability to work with children and families from diverse backgrounds
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Dependable, flexible, and willing to work in different classrooms or program areas
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Must be willing to follow TCR policies, procedures, and Head Start requirements
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Bend, stoop, stand, and walk for extended periods
- Work directly with young children throughout the day
- Move between classrooms and program areas as needed
Transportation Requirements
If personal transportation is required for agency-related duties, employees must:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have a valid driver's license
- Provide required automobile liability insurance
- Provide a current Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- Meet the requirements to be insured under the program's non-owned vehicle insurance plan
Employees who are under 21 may not be required to drive for the agency.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:
- State and Federal criminal history background checks
- Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check
- Pre-employment drug screening
Employees are also subject to applicable ongoing screenings and annual evaluations.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- Caring and patient
- Dependable and punctual
- Flexible and willing to help wherever needed
- Comfortable working with infants, toddlers, and preschool children
- A positive and supportive team member
- Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development and Training Opportunities
Why Join Cheaha Regional Head Start?
As a Classroom Floater, you are an important part of the team. Your flexibility helps teachers, supports classroom coverage, and ensures children continue to receive the care and learning experiences they deserve.
If you're ready to work with an amazing team and make a difference in the lives of children and families, we invite you to apply today!
Cheaha Regional Head Start/Early Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $15.11 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
