Center for Transforming Lives·Pantego, Texas
The Floater is responsible for assisting in creating a positive early learning environment and ensuring the health and safety of children. They implement age-appropriate lesson plans and communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance SUMMARY The Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) is responsible for assisting and supporting school readiness and monitoring developmental outcomes while providing responsive caregiving and developmentally appropriate and inclusive learning experiences for enrolled children, specifically infants and toddlers. The Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) is also responsible for assisting in creating and supporting a positive, high-quality early learning environment and the overall educational emphasis of the classroom in alignment with the Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework; Birth to Five, and the Texas PreK guidelines. The Floater (Teacher or Teacher Assistant) may be assigned to classrooms to ensure the classrooms are always in ratio.
● 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. ● Ability to adhere to Center for Transforming Lives policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements (including, but not exclusively, Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers and Head Start Program Performance Standards). ● Demonstrate professionalism in decision-making and classroom leadership.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ● Child Development Associate Credential (age-specific, or all level) ● Two years of experience preferred
Candidates must have a Child Development Associate Credential and preferably two years of experience. Excellent communication skills and a basic understanding of child development are also required.
Market context
In Texas, floater roles are often in demand because centers need dependable coverage across classrooms and daily routines. This role is competitive for candidates with a Child Development Associate Credential, strong communication skills, and a solid grasp of child development, plus experience that shows you can adapt quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then compare your experience with the posted classroom needs before applying.
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