Early Head Start Center Floater

Upbring; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO & paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance &more

403(b) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Gym Memberships

Job summary

Upbring is seeking an Early Head Start Center Floater in Bay City, Texas. The role provides flexible classroom support, assisting teachers with daily activities and supervision across age groups to ensure a safe, engaging learning environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CDA credential eligibility within 30 days, and CPR/First Aid certification preferred. Travel up to 10% may be possible along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Eligible to enroll in a CDA credential within 30 days of start date or enroll in a degree program.
• Three months experience in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Current CPR certification is preferred.
• Current First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing daily lesson plans and activities.
• Ensure active supervision and safety of children in classrooms and common areas.
• Support multiple classrooms as needed, filling in for staff.
• Help with meal preparation, distribution, and cleanup.
• Assist with diapering and personal hygiene routines following Head Start guidelines.
• Foster positive interactions and social-emotional development.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to support needs.
• Follow Head Start standards and program procedures.
• Participate in trainings and required certifications.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDA credential program eligibility within 30 days

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

Pays $15.00/hour

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

Your Mission in Action

The Center Floater provides flexible support across classrooms, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children. This role assists teachers with daily activities, supervision, and classroom management while adapting to the needs of different age groups and learning settings. The floater helps maintain compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, supports meal and hygiene routines, and fosters positive interactions with children, staff, and families. This position requires adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing daily lesson plans, engaging children in activities, and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Ensure active supervision and safety of children in classrooms, playgrounds, and common areas
• Provide support in multiple classrooms as needed, filling in for teachers, aides, or other staff
• Help with meal preparation, distribution, and clean‑up while promoting healthy eating habits
• Assist with diapering, toileting, and personal hygiene routines following Head Start health and safety guidelines
• Foster positive interactions, reinforce classroom expectations, and support social‑emotional development
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment, including setting up learning materials
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support the children's and program's needs
• Follow Head Start Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and program procedures
• Participate in ongoing training, staff meetings, and required certifications to enhance skills and knowledge
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Early Head Start Center Floater

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program within 30 days of start date or enroll in a degree program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree. If enrolled in a degree program, a minimum of 15 credit hours in early childhood or child development must be completed within two years of the hire date, or the CDA credential must be earned within the same timeframe.

Preferred Qualifications - Early Head Start Center Floater

• Three (3) months experience in a childcare setting
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
• Current CPR and First Aid certification

Travel - Early Head Start Center Floater

• This position may be required to travel up to 10%

Perks at Upbring

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more!
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Gym Memberships

Physical Demands & Work Conditions - Early Head Start Center Floater

• May be required to shift between different classrooms or duties as needed
• Ability to stand, walk, sit on the floor, and move quickly to ensure child safety
• Ability to assist with tasks such as feeding, diapering, and setting up learning materials
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs
• Extended periods of movement between classrooms, playgrounds, and other areas
• Work in multiple classrooms with varying age groups and teaching teams

The physical requirement with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.