Floater Assistant Teacher – Full-Time (9-10 month position, time off in the Summer)
Help shape the future, one child at a time!
Human Services, Inc. is looking for a compassionate, energetic, and organized Floater/Assistant Teacher to join our Head Start team. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with children, values teamwork, and is passionate about helping families thrive.
What You’ll Do
As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll play an active role in creating a warm, safe, and engaging learning environment. Your days will include:
- Supporting classroom teachers in delivering lessons and daily routines
- Helping children with meals, diapering, toileting, and transitions
- Planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that spark learning and play
- Partnering with families on home visits to share resources and support goals
- Conducting health checks and promoting healthy habits (like daily toothbrushing!)
- Ensuring every child feels valued, respected, and encouraged to grow
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Be part of a program that makes a lasting difference for children and families.
- Growth: Professional development opportunities, including obtaining your CDA.
- Community: Work alongside a supportive, mission-driven team.
- Stability: Enjoy full-time, consistent weekday hours (Monday–Friday).
What We’re Looking For
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Comfort working in an active role—lifting, bending, and moving with children
- Must pass a physical exam, TB test, CPR/First Aid certification, and fingerprint/background check
Preferred: Previous teaching or childcare experience, plus a Preschool CDA or equivalent already in hand.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about helping children learn and families thrive, this is your chance to make an impact.
Apply today and join Human Services, Inc. in shaping brighter futures!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Preschool: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Franklin, IN 46131 (Required)
Work Location: In person
