EHS Floater Teacher PRN

Job Title

Floater Infant & Toddler Teacher PRN

$15.51/hr

Phoenix, AZ

Early Head Start

Center Manager

Non‑Exempt, On‑Call

On‑Call position, 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week, 12 months per year

The Floater Infant and Toddler Teacher supports teachers to promote and develop the infant and toddler in social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and linguistic growth. They ensure learning environments are nurturing and manage classroom age‑appropriate instruction. They build strong relationships with families, supporting parent‑child collaboration for healthy development and school readiness. The Floater Teacher is assigned to a classroom and assignments change according to center needs.

• Self‑motivated and dedicated, passionate about helping infants, toddlers, and families grow in development and education.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Agree to enroll and complete a Child Development Associate (CDA) program upon hire. Tuition assistance may be available depending on funding.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and liability insurance. If public transportation is used, a valid state  required.

• CDA credentialed in Infant and Toddler (current).
• Associate degree or qualifying education in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years recent, paid, successful experience in childcare or preschool.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

• Adhere to Head Start Program Performance Standards, New York licensing requirements, and agency policies.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff and families, respecting culture, diversity and ethnicity.
• Ensure safety of all children and staff by complying with written safety standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of practices.

• Provide teaching staff with breaks as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain a healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environment for children.
• Conduct daily playground health and safety monitoring; set‑up and clean‑up playground daily.
• Detect and report signs of illness, discomfort, or unusual behavior of children to teachers or Family Advocate.
• Follow mandated reporting of suspected child abuse/neglect.
• Keep classrooms, storage areas and office space neat and clutter‑free.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Report any safety hazards observed indoors and outdoors.
• Supervise children and maintain their safety.
• Create a pleasant, inviting atmosphere supporting ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Practice Standards of Conduct and guidance techniques as defined in the Discipline Policy.

• When covering teacher breaks, assist teachers in curriculum implementation.
• Ensure a nurturing and language‑rich interaction that facilitates maximum social and emotional development.

• Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental engagement, modeling appropriate behavior and positive guidance techniques.

• Assist with food services and classroom needs as requested.
• Attend meetings, trainings and professional development activities.
• Assist with facility maintenance and inventory.
• Assist with classroom laundry.
• Conduct daily routine cleaning, refilling and stocking supplies.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Ability to see at normal distance, hear normal conversations, use hands and fingers to fill out required forms. Ability to lift infants and toddlers up to 40 pounds, lift 20 pounds overhead, lift 40 pounds from waist to shoulder. Occasional lifting of 50 pounds required; may push/pull up to 50 pounds horizontally. Ability to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, stoop 75% of the time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

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