EHS FLOATING TEACHER

Tri-County Community Action Agency; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 24,603 - 34,260; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency seeks a dedicated professional for a Full Time position at the EHS Infant Toddler Learning Center in Philadelphia. The candidate will supervise and coordinate classroom activities while adhering to Head Start performance Standards and state licensing regulations.

Ideal applicants must possess an Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent and have a commitment to early childhood education. The role involves planning activities, observing child development, and engaging parents in the learning process.

Qualifications

• Must have an Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) OR equivalent and enroll in the CDA program.
• Must meet NJ and PA licensing standards.
• Must have a car available daily.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate assigned classroom.
• Plan and implement appropriate activities for preschool children.
• Observe, assess, and document each child’s growth and development.
• Ensure child safety and report concerns promptly.
• Engage parents in educational planning and home activities.
• Attend training sessions and workshops.

Skills

Coordination skills

Child development knowledge

Planning and implementation skills

Assessment and documentation skills

Education

Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA)

AA and BA in early childhood education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: EHS Infant Toddler Learning Center, 3920 N 5th St – Philadelphia, PA 19140

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $17.86 - $24.87 hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

JOB FUNCTION

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of assigned classroom; ensuring that it meets with Head Start performance Standards and state (NJ/PA) licensing regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Fulfills the following functions as well as support all classrooms. Floating Teacher may have a temporary assignment to a classroom, may float from classroom to classroom to provide breaks or other support, or may provide other supports to the classrooms.
• Plan and implement activities in an individual and developmentally appropriate manner for pre‑school children in keeping with the philosophy and Performance Standards of Head Start and the licensing requirements of New Jersey. Submit to the Child/Family Site Director and the Education Manager/Coordinator a curriculum‑based lesson plan for the classroom each week.
• Provide infant‑toddler specific caregiving routines in a primary caregiving setting that focus on all aspects of the child’s development.
• Observe, assess, screen, and document each child’s growth and development in your class. Plan activities to meet the needs of individual children. Maintain accurate records in an individual folder and database for each child.
• Ensure that the process of providing service to children with special needs in the center is implemented.
• Ensures the safety of all children by participating in monitoring of center, implementation of child safety procedures, reporting accidents, reporting child abuse or neglect, and reporting any child health/safety concern to supervisor.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports. This may include maintaining classroom sign‑in/out sheet and preparing a monthly report as requested by the Parent Center Committee.
• Plan activities involving parents in the classroom and include activities which can be implemented in the home. Involve the Parent Committee or individual parents in educational planning sessions at least once a month.
• Visit the home of each child at least two (2) times within the program year. Prepare and conduct two (2) parent/teacher conferences within the program year.
• Attend training sessions and workshops provided by the program.
• Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by Head Teacher, Child/Family Site Director or Education Manager/Coordinator. This may include individual conferences on each staff member that interacts with the classroom or providing on‑site training to center staff members as requested by Supervisors/Coordinators.
• Any other Head Start task as delegated by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have an Infant‑Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) OR have equivalent and enroll in Infant‑Toddler CDA program. AA and BA a plus.
• Must meet or exceed the qualification requirements set forth in NJ and PA licensing standards.
• Must have car available on a daily basis.