Floater for Early Head Start and Head Start

1 month ago

Louisville, United States Ideal Learning Academies of Louisville, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
Summary

Now hiring at the following location:

Auburndale Learning Academy - 7604 Third Street Road, Louisville, KY 40214

The Floater position is responsible in assisting in an Early Head Start or Head Start classroom of children 0-5 years of age. The Floater will work collaboratively with their Head Start or Early Head Start Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom. The Floater, along with families and colleagues, works to achieve meaningful progress of each child along their own unique developmental path and toward Greater Louisville Head Start school readiness goals.

Background:
The premise of Head Start is simple: every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to reach their full potential.
Working in partnership with Family Children's Place, Greater Louisville Head Start is a free program helping nearly 450 families each year by:
  • Enhancing each child's growth and development
  • Strengthening parents' ability to nurture their child
  • Connecting families with needed community resources
  • Providing children with educational, health, and nutritional services
Early Head Start is designed for income-eligible children from birth through age 3, with families choosing between daily programs at learning centers around Louisville or weekly home visits. Head Start is designed for income-eligible children from ages 3 to 5 and is offered only at learning centers. Both Early Head Start and Head Start are inclusive of children and families with disabilities and/or special needs.

Duties

  • Uses knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children and communicate with families, internal and external stakeholders.
  • Implements child-centered daily routine, curriculum and learning environment that encourages the development of age-appropriate positive social interactions.
  • Follow the program curriculum providing ample opportunities for natural play and hands on experiences that reflect the learning styles of individual children in the group.
  • Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment in accordance with Head Start and day care licensing requirements.
  • Implement Individual Family Services Plans (IFSPs) for children with disabilities.
  • Invite parent involvement in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education.
  • Encourage parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits discussing their child's development and education.
  • Work with Early Head Start and Head Start Teacher to schedule and complete two home visits per year and at least two parent-teacher conferences per year.
  • Maintain regular contact with parents and complete appropriate documentation (e.g. daily reporting on infant sleep, eating and elimination).
  • Assist in gathering and maintaining individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning.
  • Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.


Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED is required
  • CDA credential -OR- AA/BA in Early Childhood Education or related field(or must agree to complete one of these requirements within 2 years of hire. Tuition assistance is available. Salary based on highest level of education attained).
  • Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
  • Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
  • Must have a state issue ID; a valid driver's license preferred
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation.
  • Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.


Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

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