Floater

Center for Transforming Lives; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Center for Transforming Lives is seeking a Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) in Arlington, Texas, to assist with school readiness and developmental monitoring for infants and toddlers. Responsibilities include supervising children, implementing lesson plans, and maintaining a supportive learning environment. Candidates should possess a Child Development Associate Credential and preferably have two years of experience. This role requires strong communication skills and creativity in classroom settings. Join us to make a significant impact on children's early learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience preferred in early childhood education.
• Ability to interact professionally with adults and children.
• Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination and background check.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise and ensure the health and safety of children.
• Implement age‑appropriate lesson plans and curricula.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of early childhood education

Creativity

Computer proficiency

Education

Child Development Associate Credential

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Summary

The Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) is responsible for assisting and supporting school readiness and monitoring developmental outcomes while providing responsive caregiving and developmentally appropriate and inclusive learning experiences for enrolled children, specifically infants and toddlers. The Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) is also responsible for assisting in creating and supporting a positive, high-quality early learning environment and the overall educational emphasis of the classroom in alignment with the Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework; Birth to Five, and the Texas PreK guidelines. The Floater may be assigned to classrooms to ensure the classrooms are always in ratio.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise and ensure the health, well‑being, and safety of children.
• Implement age‑appropriate lesson plans, routines, and curricula inclusively.
• Partner and effectively communicate with children, families, and staff to implement school readiness strategies.
• Adhere to Center for Transforming Lives policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements, including, but not exclusively, Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism in decision‑making and classroom leadership.

Education and Experience

• Child Development Associate Credential (age‑specific, or all level)
• Two years of experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with adults.
• Working knowledge of human behavior and early childhood education.
• Ability to incorporate creativity within classroom learning experiences.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Enjoy daily contact with children.
• Must pass a pre‑employment and/or periodic physical examination, TB skin test, and a complete background check every 24 months.
• Basic understanding of child development (age‑appropriately).