Floater
Core
Provides direct care and supervision to young children in early education settings, stepping in to maintain child/teacher ratios when staff are unavailable.
Role type
Child care assistant (floater)
Builds
Early education programs for children and families
Domain
Early childhood education / Nonprofit social services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supervision of young children, diaper changing, toileting assistance, mealtime supervision, playground supervision, basic classroom maintenance, record keeping assistance
Preferred skills
Experience working with young children, knowledge of Head Start mission
Technologies
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Responsibilities
Assist teachers with implementing child-directed and teacher-directed activities; supervise children during toileting, diaper changes, and meal times; prepare children for bus and home pickup; perform custodial duties like laundry and classroom cleaning; communicate with staff, parents, and children; attend staff and parent meetings; report unsafe conditions immediately
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC