Head Start Teacher Float

Job Title: Head Start Teacher Float Pay Range: $17.19-$19.89 hourly depending on education.

Who We are: At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive.

Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community.

It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow.

Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.

Position Summary: The Head Start Teacher Float serves as a permanent substitute teacher and provides high-quality early childhood education services throughout the Head Start service area.

This position is not assigned to a consistent classroom and may be placed in different centers or classrooms based on program needs.

The Teacher Float supports continuity of services, maintains high-quality learning environments, and ensures compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, state licensing regulations, and agency policies.

Essential Functions: The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.

Classroom Support & Instruction Provide classroom coverage throughout the assigned service area.Assume Lead Teacher responsibilities when assigned.Implement lesson plans and maintain continuity of instruction.Develop lesson plans for long-term assignments lasting more than two weeks in the same classroom.Maintain safe and engaging learning environments.

Child Assessment & Family Engagement Observe, document, and assess children's progress during placements lasting longer than two weeks.Engage families and support school readiness goals.Conduct Family Conferences and Home Visits during long-term placements of more than two weeks.

Documentation & Compliance Complete required reports and documentation.Ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, state licensing regulations, and agency policies.

Professional Development & Program Support Attend meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.Travel regularly between assigned sites within the service area.

Priority Placement Opportunity Employees serving in the Teacher Float role who are in good standing, meet position qualifications, and demonstrate satisfactory performance shall be given priority consideration for placement into vacant Lead Teacher positions before external candidates are recruited or hired.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required.

The individual must be ab...