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CEN-TEX FAMILY SERVICES INC
CENTER FLOATER
Skills
Compliance
7 days ago
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Important information
Salary:
$14 – $15 / hour
Location:
La Grange, TX 78945, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
20 October 2026
What they need
| Job Summary |
| The Head Start Floater provides flexible support to classrooms, kitchen, and other program areas as needed to maintain smooth operations and high-quality services. This position assists with implementing educational activities, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and supporting staff in various roles. The Floater adapts quickly to changing assignments while promoting positive interactions with children, families, and staff. |
| Competency Area | Responsibilities | Key Behaviors |
| Classroom Support | - Assist teachers with classroom routines and activities. - Support individual and small-group instruction. - Supervise children to ensure safety. | - Engage children in meaningful and developmentally appropriate activities. - Follow lesson plans and directions from lead teachers. - Use positive behavior guidance techniques |
| Kitchen & Meal Service Assistance | - Assist with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup. - Support compliance with CACFP guidelines. - Help maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. | - Follow food safety and sanitation procedures. - Serve meals in appropriate portions. - Keep work areas organized and clean. |
| Collaboration & Communication | - Work cooperatively with teachers, cooks, and administrative staff. - Adapt to various assignments and schedules. - Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding needs and concerns. | - Respond positively to schedule changes. - Provide clear, respectful communication. - Maintain a team-oriented attitude |
| Professionalism & Continuous Improvement | - Maintain confidentiality and comply with Head Start policies. - Attend training and professional development sessions. - Demonstrate reliability and punctuality. | - Evidence of continuous skill improvement - Apply new skills learned in training. - Exhibit professional conduct in all interactions |
| Minimum Qualifications |
| - High school diploma or equivalent; experience/coursework in early childhood education preferred. - Experience working with young children in a classroom or childcare setting. - Ability to adapt to varied roles and responsibilities - Ability to communicate in English both verbally and written |
| Licenses/Certifications |
| - Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain). - Valid Texas ID/Driver License - Obtain Food Handlers Certificate (if applicable) - Background clearance as required by state and federal regulations. |
| Working Conditions & Physical Demands |
| - Classrooms, playgrounds, kitchen, and other Head Start facilities. - Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, - Frequent bending, standing, sitting on the floor, and active movement - Exposure to common childhood illness |
| Performance Indicators |
| - Performance reviews reflect adherence to standards - Compliance with all Head Start standards and state licensing - Staff report satisfaction with communication and coordination - Apply feedback to improve performance to reflect effective assistance. - Demonstrate reliability and punctuality - Performs other duties as assigned by Nutrition Coordinator/Center Director and/or management team |
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