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EHS FLOATING TEACHER

Gateway Community Action Partnership

Hamilton, NJTemporary$17.01–23.03/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$17.01–23.03/hr
Location
Hamilton, NJ
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Infant‑Toddler Child Development Associate Certification

Job overview

Gateway Community Action Partnership is hiring an EHS FLOATING TEACHER. The Floating Teacher supervises and coordinates assigned classrooms, ensuring compliance with Head Start performance standards and NJ/PA licensing regulations, while planning developmentally appropriate activities, supporting infant‑toddler care, documenting child growth, and engaging families through home visits and conferences.

Key focus areas include Supervise and coordinate assigned classroom to meet Head Start performance standards and state licensing regulations, Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children and submit weekly lesson plans, and Provide infant‑toddler specific caregiving routines focusing on all aspects of child development.

Preferred (not required): Lesson Planning, Child Observation And Assessment, Infant‑Toddler Caregiving, and Record Keeping.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lesson PlanningChild Observation and AssessmentInfant‑Toddler CaregivingRecord KeepingParent CommunicationTraining Attendance

Qualifications

Infant‑Toddler Child Development Associate CertificationHigh School DiplomaAssociate DegreeBachelor's DegreeCompliance With NJ and PA Licensing StandardsDaily Access to a Car

Full job description

Salary Range $17.01 - $23.03 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Education Level High School

Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Description

JOB FUNCTION:

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of assigned classroom; ensuring that it meets with Head Start performance Standards and state (NJ/PA) licensing regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Fulfills the following functions as well as support all classrooms. Floating Teacher may have a temporary assignment to a classroom, may float from classroom to classroom to provide breaks or other support, or may provide other supports to the classrooms.

  • Plan and implement activities in an individual and developmentally appropriate manner for pre-school children in keeping with the philosophy and Performance Standards of Head Start and the licensing requirements of New Jersey. Submit to the Child/Family Site Director and the Education Manager/Coordinator a curriculum-based lesson plan for the classroom each week.

  • Provide infant-toddler specific caregiving routines in a primary caregiving setting that focus on all aspects of the child’s development.

  • Observe, assess, screen, and document each child's growth and development in your class. Plan activities to meet the needs of individual children. Maintain accurate records in an individual folder and database for each child.

  • Ensure that the process of providing service to children with special needs in the center is implemented.

  • Ensures the safety of all children by participating in monitoring of center, implementation of child safety procedures, reporting accidents, reporting child abuse or neglect, and reporting any child health/safety concern to supervisor.

  • Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports. This may include maintaining classroom sign-in/out sheet and prepare a monthly report as requested by the Parent Center Committee.

  • Plan activities involving parents in the classroom and include activities which can be implemented in the home. Involve the Parent Committee or individual parents in educational planning sessions at least once a month.

  • Visit the home of each child at least two (2) times within the program year. Prepare and conduct two (2) parent/teacher conferences within the program year.

  • Attend training sessions and workshops provided by the program.

  • Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by Head Teacher, Child/Family Site Director or Education Manager/Coordinator. This may include individual conferences on each staff member that interacts with the classroom or providing on-site training to center staff members as requested by Supervisors/Coordinators.

  • Any other Head Start task as delegated by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have an Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) OR have equivalent and enroll in Infant-Toddler CDA program. AA and BA a plus.

  • Must meet or exceed the qualification requirements set forth in NJ and PA licensing standards

  • Must have car available on a daily basis.

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