Early Childhood Floater — Teacher/Assistant & Growth Catalyst

Center for Transforming Lives; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Job summary

Center for Transforming Lives is seeking a Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) to support infants and toddlers, ensuring developmentally appropriate, inclusive learning experiences aligned with Head Start frameworks. You may be assigned to classrooms to maintain proper ratios and a high-quality learning environment.

The role emphasizes responsive caregiving, collaboration with families, and compliance with Texas licensing and Head Start standards.

Qualifications

• Requires Child Development Associate Credential (age-specific, or all level).
• Two years of experience preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment and/or periodic physical examination, TB skin test, and a complete background check every 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise and ensure the health, well-being, and safety of children.
• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans, routines, and curricula inclusively.
• Partner and communicate with children, families, and staff to implement school readiness strategies.
• Adhere to Center for Transforming Lives policies and regulatory requirements (Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers and Head Start Program Performance Standards).
• Demonstrate professionalism in decision-making and classroom leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Early childhood education

Computer proficiency

Education

Child Development Associate Credential

Job description

Center for Transforming Lives is seeking a Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) to support infants and toddlers, ensuring developmentally appropriate, inclusive learning experiences aligned with Head Start frameworks. You may be assigned to classrooms to maintain proper ratios and a high-quality learning environment.

The role emphasizes responsive caregiving, collaboration with families, and compliance with Texas licensing and Head Start standards.