Floating Teacher

Job Title: Floating Substitute Teacher Location: Multiple Child Inc. Centers (Austin, TX area) Reports to: Center Operations Manager Status: Non-Exempt | Full-Time

About Child Inc.

Child Inc. is the largest Head Start provider in Travis County, serving children from birth to age five and their families. Our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education and family support services that prepare children for school and lifelong success.

Position Overview

The Floating Substitute Teacher plays a vital role in supporting classrooms across all Child Inc. centers. This position temporarily fills in for teachers or teacher assistants, ensuring that children receive consistent, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

You will help implement curriculum, maintain safe and engaging environments, and support the overall health, safety, and growth of children ages infant through 5 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage in the absence of a teacher or assistant teacher.
• Support lesson planning and implementation aligned with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Engage children in meaningful, developmentally appropriate activities that support social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment-ensuring children are always within sight and sound.
• Assist in observing and documenting child development using Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum.
• Build positive, nurturing relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Support bilingual and multicultural learning experiences.
• Ensure classrooms are organized, clean, and literacy-rich.
• Participate in trainings, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Infant/Toddler CDA or Preschool CDA (or willingness to earn within 12 months of employment).
• At least 3 months of experience working with children (infant–5 years).
• Ability to work at multiple Child Inc. centers as assigned.
• Basic computer skills.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days).
• Must pass physical exam, TB test, and all background checks.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Flexible and adaptable to different classrooms and schedules.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to child safety and active supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Passion for early childhood education and child development.

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, bending, squatting, and engaging at children's level.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (children and classroom materials).
• Exposure to typical childcare settings (indoor/outdoor, weather variations).
• Occasional in-area and out-of-area travel for training or support.

Benefits

We value and support our team members with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Affordable medical insurance with low individual premiums.

• Fully employer-paid benefits:

• Vision and dental insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Life insurance policy is valued at 2x your annual salary.

• Employee Assistance Program for wellness and support.

• Employer contribution of 5% of your annual pay into a 401(k)-retirement plan after 6 months of employment.

• Paid holidays, including seasonal breaks (One week in November, Two weeks in December/January, and One week in March).

• Access free Gold Gym memberships to support your health and well-being.

Why Join Child Inc.?

• Opportunity to impact children's lives in a meaningful way.
• Professional growth and career advancement support.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Worker's Compensation, Life Insurance, $300 a year for gym membership, 401k company contribution