Teacher Assistant – Floater

Job overview

The Teacher Assistant – Floater is an onsite, full-time, year-round role working between the Seguin and New Braunfels Head Start Centers in Texas. Pay is $16.02 per hour. The position supports Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms serving children from 6 weeks to 4 years old. The assistant helps teachers provide safe, developmentally appropriate care and learning, maintain classroom coverage and compliance, and support children’s educational, social, emotional, and physical development. The role travels between centers according to coverage needs and works Monday through Friday within the stated 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. operating window, with schedules varying by business needs.

What you'll do

• Assist teachers with classroom and playground safety, supervision, and classroom ratios
• help develop and carry out lesson plans and group activities
• support developmentally appropriate curriculum and individual learning needs, including IEP or IFSP goals
• maintain classroom routines and records
• support children’s self-expression, relationships, and skill development
• communicate with families
• assist with meals, breaks, supplies, and center upkeep
• complete screenings and assessments
• attend training and staff meetings
• report suspected child abuse as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teacher assistant

floater

head start

early head start

child development

classroom support

new braunfels tx

seguin tx

community council of south central texas

$16.02/hr

year-round

monday–friday

cpr and first aid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Must travel between Seguin and New Braunfels centers. A Child Development Associate credential or qualifying early-childhood education enrollment is required; CPR and First Aid certifications must be maintained. The posting requires Monday–Friday availability between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

About the employer

Community Council of South Central Texas is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.