Infant & Toddler Floater - Teaching Support Champion

Center for Transforming Lives; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 and ensure classrooms meet regulatory standards. You will assist in creating developmentally appropriate, inclusive learning experiences and maintain positive classroom environments.

You will collaborate with families and staff, implement scheduled activities, and help sustain high-quality early childhood education in line with Head Start and Birth to Five guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills & be able 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.
• Ability to communicate a basic understanding of child development (age-appropriately).

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 regulatory requirements (including Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards and Head Start Program Performance Standards).
• Demonstrate professionalism in decision-making and classroom leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Early childhood knowledge

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Child Development Associate Credential

Job description

Center for Transforming Lives is seeking a Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) to support infants and toddlers and ensure classrooms meet regulatory standards. You will assist in creating developmentally appropriate, inclusive learning experiences and maintain positive classroom environments.

You will collaborate with families and staff, implement scheduled activities, and help sustain high-quality early childhood education in line with Head Start and Birth to Five guidelines.