Upbring·Stephenville, Texas
The Center Floater provides flexible support across classrooms by assisting teachers with daily activities, supervision, and classroom management. They ensure a safe and nurturing environment while maintaining compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
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Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength. Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. Your Mission in Action The Center Floater provides flexible support across classrooms, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children. This role assists teachers with daily activities, supervision, and classroom management while adapting to the needs of different age groups and learning settings. The floater helps maintain compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, supports meal and hygiene routines, and fosters positive interactions with children, staff, and families. This position requires adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to early childhood education.
Assist teachers in implementing daily lesson plans, engaging children in activities, and maintaining a positive learning environment Ensure active supervision and safety of children in classrooms, playgrounds, and common areas Provide support in multiple classrooms as needed, filling in for teachers, aides, or other staff Help with meal preparation, distribution, and clean-up while promoting healthy eating habits Assist with diapering, toileting, and personal hygiene routines following Head Start health and safety guidelines Foster positive interactions, reinforce classroom expectations, and support social-emotional development Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment, including setting up learning materials Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support the children's and program's needs Follow Head Start Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and program procedures Participate in ongoing training, staff meetings, and required certifications to enhance skills and knowledge Other duties and projects as assigned
Early Head Start Center Floater High School diploma or equivalent Eligible to enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program within 30 days of start date or enroll in a degree program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree. If enrolled in a degree program, a minimum of 15 credit hours in early childhood or child development must be completed within two years of the hire date, or the CDA credential must be earned within the same timeframe.
Early Head Start Center Floater Three (3) months experience in a childcare setting Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Current CPR and First Aid certification Travel - Early Head Start Center Floater This position may be required to travel up to 10% Perks at Upbring Competitive PTO & paid holidays Health, dental, vision insurance & more! 403(b) Plan Employee Assistance Program Discounted Gym Memberships Physical Demands & Work Conditions - Early Head Start Center Floater May be required to shift between different classrooms or duties as needed Ability to stand, walk, sit on the floor, and move quickly to ensure child safety Ability to assist with tasks such as feeding, diapering, and setting up learning materials Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs Extended periods of movement between classrooms, playgrounds, and other areas Work in multiple classrooms with varying age groups and teaching teams The physical requirement with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus. Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be eligible to enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program. Experience in a childcare setting and current CPR/First Aid certification are preferred.
Market context
In Texas, Early Head Start center floater roles are often tied to ongoing staffing needs in early childhood programs, especially when centers need flexible coverage across classrooms. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for a high school diploma, readiness to pursue a CDA or degree in early childhood development, and experience with childcare or current CPR/First Aid. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying.