Head Start Floater: Traveling Teacher's Assistant

Community Council of South Central Texas; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Council of South Central Texas seeks a Head Start Teacher Assistant floater to support classroom activities in Seguin and New Braunfels centers. You will assist lead teachers in delivering developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years, ensuring safety, inclusivity, and compliance with Head Start standards and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities include maintaining classroom routines, supporting lesson planning, and documenting child progress while

Qualifications

• Must possess one of the following: Current Child Development Associate Birth to Five (CDA) credential or a comparable certificate that meets national infant/toddler requirements; or be enrolled in a program to obtain an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in child development or ECE with related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in maintaining a calm, safe classroom and play areas, reflecting developmental appropriateness and cultural considerations for all children.
• Provide direct classroom support to maintain teacher-child ratios and support breaks and other needs.
• Ensure child safety through supervision, proper space setup, and emergency procedures practice.
• Help develop lesson plans and conduct small and large group activities to meet diverse developmental needs.
• Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate practices per Head Start standards.
• Support classroom documentation, progress notes, and ongoing assessments for each child.

Education

CDA credential or pursuing CDA program

Job description

Community Council of South Central Texas seeks a Head Start Teacher Assistant floater to support classroom activities in Seguin and New Braunfels centers. You will assist lead teachers in delivering developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years, ensuring safety, inclusivity, and compliance with Head Start standards and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities include maintaining classroom routines, supporting lesson planning, and documenting child progress while