Head Start Teacher Float

Job overview

The Head Start Teacher Float role is an onsite, full-time position covering Tippecanoe, Clinton, Carroll, and White counties in Indiana, paying $17.19–$19.89 per hour depending on education. Bauer Family Resources works to empower children and families to thrive. As a permanent substitute teacher, the float provides classroom coverage across the Head Start service area, maintaining continuity of instruction and safe, engaging learning environments. The role supports children’s progress and school readiness while helping the program meet Head Start standards, state licensing rules, and agency policies.

What you'll do

• Provide classroom coverage across assigned service areas
• assume Lead Teacher responsibilities when assigned
• implement lesson plans and maintain instructional continuity
• develop plans for long-term placements over two weeks
• observe and document children’s progress during placements over two weeks
• engage families and support school readiness
• conduct family conferences and home visits during long-term placements
• complete documentation
• attend meetings and training
• travel between assigned sites.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head start teacher float

early childhood education

classroom coverage

lafayette in

bauer family resources

$17.19–$19.89/hr

child development

family engagement

lead teacher coverage

multi-site travel

associate's or bachelor's degree

head start standards

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, matching 401(k), short- and long-term disability, mental health coverage and telehealth, paid holidays and time off, bereavement leave, wellness programs, and referral bonuses.
• Position-based perks may include scholarships, paid professional development, and phone or mileage reimbursement.

Why this role

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent coursework, and a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Regular travel between centers; eligible, qualified float employees in good standing receive priority consideration for vacant Lead Teacher roles.

About the employer

Bauer Family Resources is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.