Wonderspring·Pottstown, Pennsylvania
The Early Head Start Float provides flexible support across infant and toddler classrooms to ensure consistent care and supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, maintaining classroom ratios, and fostering positive relationships with children and families.
Wonderspring, a nonprofit early childhood education organization, is seeking dedicated team members to support our Early Head Start program (ages 0-3) at our Pottstown Center.
Early Head Start Float This role provides flexible support across two classrooms (Infant and Toddler) helping ensure consistent care and coverage throughout the center. Support two Early Head Start classrooms throughout the day Assist with daily routines, including caregiving and active supervision Step into the classrooms to maintain ratios and continuity of care Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (or willingness to earn it with a free course) 2+ years of experience working with children, infants and toddlers preferred Strong teamwork and flexibility Ability to keep information private Basic knowledge of childcare rules Must obtain all required clearances and complete a Health Assessment with TB screening prior to employment.
Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays) Health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan with employer match Employee assistance program Childcare tuition discount Pet insurance discount Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, political affiliations, marital or veteran status. No application will be rejected as a result of a disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job duties. SMS Terms and Conditions By opting in to receive text messages from Wonderspring, you agree to receive SMS messages regarding your job application, interview scheduling, recruiting updates, hiring status, and other employment-related communications. Message frequency varies based on your application and hiring process. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP” to the short code. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again. If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can get help directly at recruiter@wonderspring.org. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider. If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy below. Privacy Policy We collect your mobile number and related opt-in data for the delivery of SMS messages. Your mobile opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Candidates should possess or be willing to earn an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. At least two years of experience working with infants and toddlers is preferred, along with the ability to pass required clearances and health assessments.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, Early Head Start float roles are often competitive because programs need flexible staff who can support infants and toddlers across classrooms while meeting clearance and health-check requirements. Candidates with a CDA or a clear plan to earn one, plus experience with young children, may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential timeline and clearance readiness before applying.
