Program Floater
Full Time
San Marcos, TX 78666
$11.13 - $13.16 an hour
Posted
Job description
COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. OF CENTRAL TEXAS
JOB VACANCY NOTICE # 23-37
Program: Early Childhood Education
Position: Program Floater
Location: William Crook Early Head Start
Status: Regular Full Time
Schedule: Mon-Fri; 7AM-3PM
Salary: $11.38-13.46 Hr.
Application Deadline: June 4, 2023
Mission:
Community Action develops opportunities for people and communities to realize their potential by providing resources and comprehensive services to empower Central Texans of all ages to become self-sufficient.
Strategic Function:
Assists program staff in daily program routine to ensure quality services to children and families.
Operating Principles:
A. Lifelong Learning: Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
B. Effective Communication: Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
C. Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
D. High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
E. Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
F. Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies.
G. Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive.
H. Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.
Duties/Responsibilities:
In order to promote the school readiness, health and well-being of the children the Program Floater will:
JOB VACANCY NOTICE # 23-37
Program: Early Childhood Education
Position: Program Floater
Location: William Crook Early Head Start
Status: Regular Full Time
Schedule: Mon-Fri; 7AM-3PM
Salary: $11.38-13.46 Hr.
Application Deadline: June 4, 2023
Mission:
Community Action develops opportunities for people and communities to realize their potential by providing resources and comprehensive services to empower Central Texans of all ages to become self-sufficient.
Strategic Function:
Assists program staff in daily program routine to ensure quality services to children and families.
Operating Principles:
A. Lifelong Learning: Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
B. Effective Communication: Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
C. Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
D. High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
E. Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
F. Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies.
G. Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive.
H. Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.
Duties/Responsibilities:
In order to promote the school readiness, health and well-being of the children the Program Floater will:
- Communicates and develops a positive relationship with families.
- Assists in the set-up of the classroom, instructional learning, parent meetings, active supervision, and documentation in cooperation with the classroom teachers.
- Knows and adheres to all policies and procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and child care licensing standards at the classroom and center level.
- Assists with preparation of materials for instruction and the cleanup of materials after lessons.
- Follows safety guidelines when lifting equipment and picking up children, upkeep, and age appropriateness of all equipment which children use.
- Reports to Person in Charge in absence of Center Director.
- Reports all suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 and in accordance with agency policy.
- Arrives on time and works designated hours (unless otherwise specified by immediate supervisor).
- Flexibility with work schedule and location as needed based on program needs
- Provide appropriate care for children including following appropriate diapering/toileting procedures, and maintaining a sanitized classroom, such as; hand washing, change of bedding, and sanitation of toys, equipment, and surfaces.
- Assist with recruitment of parents and staff.
- Ensure that all adult to child interactions in the center are positive, appropriate and respectful according to the Head Start Program Guidance and Discipline Policies and Standards of Conduct, Conscious Discipline, and CLASS approach.
Qualifications:
Preferred:
Preferred:
- 6 months experience in Child Development or Early Childhood Education setting.
- Able to communicate in both Spanish and English.
Required:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have basic computer skills including the ability to type basic documents.
Physical Requirements:
- Be able to lift 25 - 30 lbs.
- Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on the floor, see hear and speak with children to ensure children's health and safety.
Other Requirements:
- At least 18 years old.
- Initial Health Exam required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense.
- Criminal Background Check required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense.
- Fingerprinting required for all Head Start staff at the employee's expense.
- Initial and annual TB screening are required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense.
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