Teacher Floater Head Start - Pathways for Children, Inc.

Do you enjoy working with young children and want to further your career in education?  At Pathways we  invest in our teachers  by offering them mentoring, educational coaching, professional development opportunities, and opportunities to expand their careers. We are looking to hire a Head Start Teacher Floater to join or team and support a dynamic learning environment in our Gloucester location.

The Teacher Floater in our Head Start program is assigned to assist a classroom in administering a safe and developmentally appropriate curriculum.  The ideal candidate will have knowledge of child development and a background in early childhood education as well as experience working with young children.  We value collaboration and appreciate open dialogue in all our programs and at all of our sites. Our core values are- respect, trust, collaboration, and opportunity.  

$19.50-$21.90  per hour to start depending on Education, Credentials and Experience.  52 weeks per year 37.5 hours per week in our Gloucester location

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS A TEACHER FLOATER IN HEAD START?

Assist with the activities of the children in the classroom and on the playground

Assist with the implementation of the curriculum and school readiness goals

Provide appropriate supervision of children to ensure a safe and clean environment

Participate in training opportunities and attend required meetings

Respect co-workers and families and maintain confidentiality

Bend and lift to assist children and perform duties

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE A FLOATER?

CDA Credential or EEC Preschool Teacher certification preferred

Minimum of 9 months experience working with children 2.9-5 years old

Must be 18 years old or older High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role

Must comply with all state and federal vaccine mandates

Must complete and satisfy background check protocols

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Fully stocked classrooms to support educational goals and developmental milestones

Generous Health and Dental Insurance, Life and Long Term Disability Insurances and FSA account

On-going training and professional development opportunities to advance your career

Tuition reimbursement and an education friendly environment 

Internal growth, we often hire from within

Retirement Plans such as 401K and R

Earned Time Off (sick, personal, and vacation)

EOE/AA We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ educators from communities that are historically underrepresented to apply