Program Floater

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Mission

Helping Central Texas improve economic self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.

Program
:
Early Childhood Education

Position
:
Program Floater

Location
:
Lockhart, Texas

Status
:
Regular Full-Time

Schedule
:
Monday - Friday, 7AM-3PM

Salary
: $14.30 - $16.54 Hourly (commensurate with experience & education)

Reports To
:
Site Supervisor

Date Posted
:
January 9, 2026

Final date to receive applications
:
Open Until Filled

Strategic Function

Assists the Classroom Teacher in providing quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunities which meet the individual needs of every child.

Operating Principles

• Lifelong learning:
  Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
• Effective communication:
  Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
• Teamwork:
  Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
• High personal standards:
  Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
• Flexibility:
  Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
• Concern for accuracy and effectiveness:
  Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies.
• Initiative:
  Is proactive rather than reactive.
• Courteous and respectful:
  Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop a positive and productive relationship with all parents by communicating positively on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in setting up the classroom, instructional learning, parent meetings, active supervision, and documentation in cooperation with classroom teachers.
• Know and adhere to all policies, procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and child care licensing standards at the classroom and center level.
• Assist with preparation of materials for instruction and the cleanup of materials after lessons.
• Follow safety guidelines when lifting equipment and picking up children, upkeep, and age appropriateness of all equipment used by children.
• Report to Person in Charge (PIC) in absence of Site Supervisor.
• Report all suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at and in accordance with agency policy.
• Arrive on time and work designated hours, unless otherwise specified by immediate supervisor.
• Provide 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; hand washing, change of bedding, and sanitization of toys, equipment, and surfaces.
• Assist with recruitment of parents and staff.
• Ensure that all adult and 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.

General Indicators

• Submit time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Submit mileage accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Attend all staff and other meetings as assigned.
• Manage time effectively.
• Be a positive role model.
• Maintain confidentiality of records, client services, and staff.
• Adhere to agency's best practices related to time and leave.
• Dress appropriately for work environment.
• Maintain professionalism.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean environment.
• Willing to work at alternative locations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months experience in Child Development or Early Childhood Education setting.
• Ability to communicate in both Spanish and English.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to lift 25-30 lbs.
• Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on floor, see, hear and speak with children to ensure children's health and safety.

Other Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• Criminal background check required at agency’s expense.
• Fingerprinting required at employee’s expense.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License or State  access to reliable transportation.
• Vehicle insurance (personal injury and liability).
• Initial health exam required at agency’s expense.
• Initial and annual TB screening at agency’s expense.

Seniority Level
:
Entry level

Employment Type
:
Full-time

Job Function
:
Other

Industries
:
Civic and Social Organizations