Floater
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Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
SUMMARY
The Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) is responsible for assisting and supporting school readiness and
monitoring developmental outcomes while providing responsive caregiving and developmentally
appropriate and inclusive learning experiences for enrolled children specifically infants and toddlers. The
Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) is also responsible for assisting in creating and supporting a positive
high-quality early learning environment and the overall educational emphasis of the classroom in alignment
with the Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework; Birth to Five and the Texas PreK guidelines.
The Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) may be assigned to classrooms to ensure the classrooms are
always in ratio.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively supervise and ensure the health well-being and safety of children.
Implement age-appropriate lesson plans routines and curricula inclusively.
Partner and effectively communicate with children families and staff to implement school
readiness strategies.
Ability to adhere to Center for Transforming Lives policies and procedures and regulatory
requirements (including but not exclusively Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards for
Child Care Centers and Head Start Program Performance Standards).
Demonstrate professionalism in decision-making and classroom leadership.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Child Development Associate (age-specific or all level)
Preferred: Associate degree in early childhood education or related field (12 hours of ECE) or higher.
Must be 18 years or older
The Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) is responsible for assisting and supporting school readiness and
monitoring developmental outcomes while providing responsive caregiving and developmentally
appropriate and inclusive learning experiences for enrolled children specifically infants and toddlers. The
Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) is also responsible for assisting in creating and supporting a positive
high-quality early learning environment and the overall educational emphasis of the classroom in alignment
with the Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework; Birth to Five and the Texas PreK guidelines.
The Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) may be assigned to classrooms to ensure the classrooms are
always in ratio.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively supervise and ensure the health well-being and safety of children.
Implement age-appropriate lesson plans routines and curricula inclusively.
Partner and effectively communicate with children families and staff to implement school
readiness strategies.
Ability to adhere to Center for Transforming Lives policies and procedures and regulatory
requirements (including but not exclusively Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards for
Child Care Centers and Head Start Program Performance Standards).
Demonstrate professionalism in decision-making and classroom leadership.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Child Development Associate (age-specific or all level)
Preferred: Associate degree in early childhood education or related field (12 hours of ECE) or higher.
Must be 18 years or older
Previous ECE classroom teacher experience in a state licensed childcare center
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES
Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills & be able to interact
professionally with adults.
Have a working knowledge of human behavior and early childhood education. Ability to incorporate
creativity within classroom learning experiences.
Computer proficiency required. Enjoy daily contact with children.
Must pass a pre-employment and/or periodic physical examination TB skin test and a complete
background check every 24 months.
Ability to communicate a basic understanding of child development (age-appropriately).
Compensation: $19.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Center for Transforming Lives partners with single mothers and their children so they can thrive. Founded in 1907 Center for Transforming Lives is one of Tarrant Countys biggest family safety nets working to disrupt cycles of poverty and homelessness among the most vulnerable in our community. The non-profit meets the needs of 3000 women and children annually through a comprehensive and evidence-based two-generation and trauma-informed model. Thanks to housing support early childhood education economic mobility services and counseling services that work across generations parents and children establish security and well-being as a family. Led by CEO Carol Klocek since 2009 the $20 million non-profit opened its new Riverside Campus headquarters in May.
Center for Transforming Lives is the only homeless services provider in Tarrant County and one of seven early childhood education centers to achieve National Accreditation recognized for the highest standards of care in the nation.
About Company
CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING LIVES WORKS SIDE-BY-SIDE WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN TO DISRUPT THE CYCLE OF POVERTY
