Job detail
Early Head Start Floater
Community Action of South Mississippi
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/20/2026
Location
Pascagoula, Mississippi
Core responsibilities
The floater primarily serves as a classroom substitute when regular staff is absent and assists in maintaining required program ratios. This role involves providing opportunities for children's physical and cognitive growth within a safe environment while assisting teachers in delivering quality activities.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or ged is required for this position, and candidates must obtain a child development associate (Cda) credential within eighteen months of starting. A minimum of six months of experience working with toddlers and pre-School age children is preferred.
high schoolWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCommunication SkillsChild SupervisionWork Under PressureRepetitive MotionsCognitive GrowthSocial SkillsEarly Childhood DevelopmentPhysical GrowthAcademic AchievementHead Start StandardsClassroom EnvironmentProgram Ratios MaintenanceClassroom SubstituteInfant/Toddler Theory