Head Start Floater

HOURS ARE 10am-6pm!!

Purpose: This position exists to fulfill the goals and objectives of the full day/full year needs of the program, to relieve other teaching staff who need release time to fulfill educational contracts which are related to moving toward early childhood degree, and to maintain child/staff ratios and other quality standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintain working knowledge of and follow all Head Start, NC Daycare, sanitation and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Provide the children with a safe, loving and nurturing environment.
• Meet the children’s needs in all areas; physical, emotional, intellectual and social.
• Carry out appropriate and positive discipline as established by the lead teacher.
• See that the program goals are implemented.
• Maintain a room arrangement that is safe, clean, inviting, interesting and stimulating.
• Sensitive and responsive to parents and act as resource person for them.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Responsible for collecting fees based on policy. (Only if WRAP program)
• Complete and maintain paperwork as required for year-round care.
• Work in other Head Start classrooms as assigned by child development coordinator.
• Work in coordination with all components and personnel.
• Function as part of and help build a supportive team.
• Assist in record keeping for the classroom
• Establish and maintain good communications with parents through daily interaction at pick up and drop off sites.
• Classroom maintenance such as mopping, trash disposal, sweeping, dusting, etc.
• Consistent and regular attendance is required.

Pay: $13.42 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Asheboro, NC 27203 (Required)

Work Location: In person