Early Head Start Teacher Floater - Part-Time
Job in
Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, 91911, USA
Listing for:
Episcopal Community Services
Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
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Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About ECS/ Why work for us?
We want you to apply because we believe everyone can make a positive impact. By joining ECS, you will directly improve the lives of children and their families and those facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders in San Diego. Your unique skillset will be embraced as we work to break systemic barriers and create a more equitable society.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others!
Mission: Our mission is to break barriers and transform communities through programs rooted in our tradition of action and faith in God.
Purpose: Our purpose is to cultivate a strong, vibrant, and just San Diego region.
Vision: Our overall vision is to have an abundant and equitable society where all have unlimited potential.
Core Values: Belonging – Respect – Empowerment – Exploration – Stewardship
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Early Head Start Teacher Floater will support the various administrative and day-to-day operations of the Early Head Start classrooms. This includes, but is not limited to curriculum implementation, school readiness goals, coordination of volunteers in the classroom, promotion of a positive self-image for each child, assurance of the safety of all children, child assessments, and home visits.
The Early Head Start Teacher Floater child ratio is 1:4 and classroom enrollment is from eight (8) to sixteen (16) children. This is a modified-traditional position. This position is scheduled to work approximately 30 hours per week/6 hours a day.
* State of California Child Development Permit required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Design and implement the daily classroom program, in conjunction with other education staff and parents that enhances the positive self-image and promotes feelings of security and trust in each child.Organize each day’s activities to provide the children with a variety of experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, creativity, and feelings of belonging to the group.Prepare the children’s classroom environment for learning through active exploration and interaction with others.Assure that each child is warmly greeted upon arrival; and gradually assisted to become a part of the small group.Responsive caregiving:
Respond quickly in a soothing and tender manner to a child’s cries or calls of distress. Respond consistently to each child’s needs for food and comfort. Respond promptly to diapering/toileting needs of the child using self-talk and encouraging participation.Prepare weekly and daily lesson plans, individualized to meet the ongoing development of the child.Make at least two home visits to each child’s home per year.Complete individualized assessments on each child followed by parent conferences.Support families and maintain open communication with FSTs to follow up on health and dental screenings, immunization updates, and family goals. (Maintain confidentiality of family records).Complete specialized screening of children as required and refer children suspected of having special needs or challenging behavior.Complete transitioning packet for EHS children moving on to Head Start or other childcare accommodations.Promote positive, professional relationships with staff and all parents.Coordinate activities for parents and other volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.Ensure compliance with all Head Start Program Performance Standards and all other applicable standards of regulatory agencies (i.e. Community Care Licensing).Assist in center food preparation and food service including clean-up as needed.Assist in the general clean-up as needed.Attend center staff meetings, staff in-service, and all other required meetings and training.Conduct emergency and earthquake preparedness drills.Attend not less than 15 clock hours of professional development per year. Such professional development shall be high-quality, sustained, intensive, and classroom-focused in order to have a positive and lasting impact on classroom instruction.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will…
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