--- title: Floating Head Start Teacher description: Columbia Child Development Program is hiring for the Floating Head Start Teacher role in Berwick, PA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/floating-head-start-teacher-at-columbia-child-development-program-01a1ae09-02be-7720-8316-6608629cab0d date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Columbia Child Development Program as Floating Head Start Teacher in Berwick, PA. Pays $21.6–$23.5 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m2aii5.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Columbia Child Development Program | | **Location** | Berwick, PA | | **Salary** | $21.6/hr - $23.5/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 09, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Columbia Child Development Program. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Columbia Child Development Program. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $29,000 – $33,000 a year (median $32,000). ## Description Full-Time | Travel Required Between Berwick, Benton & Bloomsburg Centers **Bring consistency, creativity, and care wherever you're needed most.** Are you a flexible, passionate early childhood educator who enjoys variety and making an impact across multiple classrooms? Our Head Start program is seeking a **Floating Head Start Teacher** to serve as a full-time substitute teacher, providing instructional leadership and classroom support at our centers in **Berwick, Benton, and Bloomsburg**. In this unique role, you'll step into classrooms as needed to ensure children continue receiving the high-quality learning experiences, nurturing support, and structured environment they deserve. If you're adaptable, organized, and committed to helping young learners succeed, we'd love to meet you. ### **What You'll Do** - Serve as the lead teacher in classrooms throughout our Berwick, Benton, and Bloomsburg centers when regular teaching staff are absent or additional support is needed. - Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with Head Start standards and curriculum. - Conduct developmental screenings, assessments, and individualized learning activities as assigned. - Create and maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. - Build strong relationships with children, families, and staff across multiple locations. - Supervise and collaborate with teacher assistants, center aides, volunteers, interns, and student teachers. - Participate in family engagement activities, parent conferences, home visits, and classroom events as needed. - Maintain accurate child records, documentation, and required reports. - Support the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices throughout the program. - Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities to maintain current credentials and best practices. - Represent Head Start positively within the community and support the program's mission of serving children and families. ### **What We're Looking For** - A dedicated educator who thrives in a dynamic environment and can confidently transition between classrooms and centers. - Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills. - Ability to quickly build rapport with children, families, and colleagues. - Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and maintaining confidentiality. - Reliable transportation and willingness to travel regularly between Berwick, Benton, and Bloomsburg locations. ### **Why Join Our Team?** - Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families throughout the community. - Enjoy the variety and professional growth that comes with working in multiple classroom settings. - Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to early childhood success. - Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities. - Benefits include: generous paid time off, health insurance, a 30% child care discount, and paid holidays. ### **Ready to Make an Impact Across Our Head Start Centers?** If you're an adaptable early childhood professional who enjoys bringing stability, enthusiasm, and high-quality instruction wherever you're needed, apply today to become our next Floating Head Start Teacher. **Help children thrive—one classroom, one center, and one day at a time.** *Educational Requirements*  - Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or related Human Services field, OR - Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or related Human Services field. - 2+ years of experience working with young children **preferred** - Strong knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices. *Physical Requirements*  - Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and regularly kneel, bend, stoop, reach, and sit on the floor while engaging with children. - Must pass a physical exam and background checks. - Reliable transportation and willingness to travel regularly between Berwick, Benton, and Bloomsburg locations. ## Skills - Special Needs Education - Inclusive Classroom - Developmentally Appropriate Practices - Child Development - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (Pbis) - Teamwork - Teaching - Confidentiality - Developmental Screening - Organizational Skills - Communication - Home Visits - Family Engagement - Classroom Management - Behavioral Intervention - Parent Conferences ## Benefits - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) ## Related - [Education & Training jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Childcare Teacher & Director jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/childcare-teachers-and-directors?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Preschool / Childcare Teacher jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/childcare-teachers-and-directors/preschool-childcare-teacher?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - 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