Assistant Teacher Abbott

The Children's Home Society of New Jersey; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life/LTD

PTO

403b Plan

Job summary

The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Teacher for Abbott Head Start in Trenton. The role focuses on supporting classroom activities, planning with the lead teacher, and engaging families to reinforce learning at home.

The position requires a state-approved paraprofessional certificate or an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, plus First Aid and CPR certification and at least three years’ preschool experience.

Qualifications

• Requires state-approved Paraprofessional Certificate or an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Minimum three years' experience working with preschool-aged children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in planning and implementing a comprehensive program including CHSofNJ HS curriculum and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Work in a team setting with all staff to determine individual needs of the children.
• Assist the Teacher with set up and maintenance of an appropriate classroom environment, including organization of space and material storage.
• Help supervise field trips and recreational activities.
• Assist the Teacher in planning and participate in classroom activities with children.
• Recommend ways of utilizing parent volunteers in the classroom and in other program activities.
• Greet parents and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a smooth transition into the classroom, a positive home-classroom connection and a family partnership.
• Provide activities parents can do at home with their children to support the curriculum and the child’s learning. Maintain ongoing professional and appropriate communication with parents. Encourage parents to become involved in workshops, training and other Head Start activities.
• Assist the Teacher in demonstrating to parent’s effective ways to reinforce the children’s needs in the home.
• Maintain accurate child attendance records, USDA food records/reports, in-kind reports and other record keeping and reports as required. Keep all assigned records regarding classroom operations/children current and updated.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Paraprofessional Certificate or Associate's Degree (Early Childhood Education)

Job description

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Assistant Teacher Abbott

Head Start Center Based Full Time Trenton, NJ, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1112

Salary: $31,370.00 Annually

Overview:

Under the administrative direction of the Education & Early Childhood Services Manager and the Classroom Teacher and directly supervised by the ECE Coordinator/Site Supervisor the Abbott Teacher’s Assistant/Floater ensures age and developmentally appropriate activities for all children.

2026-2027 School Year

Schedule:08:30AM – 03:30PM; Up to (2) 8:00AM arrivals per month for staff meetings and/or trainings and/or up to (2) 4:00PM departures per month for staff meetings and/or trainings

• 1198 Southard Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08638

Hourly Rate: Salary - $31,370/per year - 10 Months

CHSofNJ Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/LTD, PTO, Non-Union (403b) Plan

Essential Job Responsibilities and Performance Indicators:

• Assist the Teacher in planning and implementing a comprehensive program including CHSofNJ HS curriculum, and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Work in a team setting with all staff to determine individual needs of the children.
• Assist the Teacher with set up and maintenance of an appropriate classroom environment, including organization of space and material storage.
• Help supervise field trips and recreational activities.
• Assist the Teacher in planning and participate in classroom activities with children.
• Recommend ways of utilizing parent volunteers in the classroom and in other program activities.
• Greet parents and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a smooth transition into the classroom, a positive home-classroom connection and a family partnership.
• Provide activities parents can do at home with their children to support the curriculum and the child’s learning. Maintain ongoing professional and appropriate communication with parents. Encourage parents to become involved in workshops, training and other Head Start activities.
• Assist the Teacher in demonstrating to parent’s effective ways to reinforce the children’s needs in the home.
• Maintain accurate child attendance records, USDA food records/reports, in-kind reports and other record keeping and reports as required. Keep all assigned records regarding classroom operations/children current and updated.

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

A state-awarded certificate (i.e. Paraprofessional Certificate), or an associate’s degree (60 college credits) - Early Childhood Education preferred.

First Aid and CPR Certification required.

Experience Requirements:

Experience teaching pre-school children, preferably in Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms; minimum of three years’ experience working with preschool aged children and families.

This is a brief description only of the position. Anyone interested may request a full job description from the human resource department.

The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Overview:

Under the administrative direction of the Education & Early Childhood Services Manager and the Classroom Teacher and directly supervised by the ECE Coordinator/Site Supervisor the Abbott Teacher’s Assistant/Floater ensures age and developmentally appropriate activities for all children.

2026-2027 School Year

Schedule:08:30AM – 03:30PM; Up to (2) 8:00AM arrivals per month for staff meetings and/or trainings and/or up to (2) 4:0PM departures per month for staff meetings and/or trainings

Location:Head Start Preschool Centers

• 794 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08609
• 1198 Southard Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08638
• 715 Bellevue Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08609
• 1746 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08610

Hourly Rate: Salary - $31,370/per year - 10 Months

CHSofNJ Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/LTD, PTO, Non-Union (403b) Plan

Essential Job Responsibilities and Performance Indicators:

• Assist the Teacher in planning and implementing a comprehensive program including CHSofNJ HS curriculum, and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Work in a team setting with all staff to determine individual needs of the children.
• Assist the Teacher with set up and maintenance of an appropriate classroom environment, including organization of space and material storage.
• Help supervise field trips and recreational activities.
• Assist the Teacher in planning and participate in classroom activities with children.
• Recommend ways of utilizing parent volunteers in the classroom and in other program activities.
• Greet parents and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a smooth transition into the classroom, a positive home-classroom connection and a family partnership.
• Provide activities parents can do at home with their children to support the curriculum and the child’s learning. Maintain ongoing professional and appropriate communication with parents. Encourage parents to become involved in workshops, training and other Head Start activities.
• Assist the Teacher in demonstrating to parent’s effective ways to reinforce the children’s needs in the home.
• Maintain accurate child attendance records, USDA food records/reports, in-kind reports and other record keeping and reports as required. Keep all assigned records regarding classroom operations/children current and updated.

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

A state-awarded certificate (i.e. Paraprofessional Certificate), or an associate’s degree (60 college credits) - Early Childhood Education preferred.

First Aid and CPR Certification required.

Experience Requirements:

Experience teaching pre-school children, preferably in Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms; minimum of three years’ experience working with preschool aged children and families.

This is a brief description only of the position. Anyone interested may request a full job description from the human resource department.

The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 4:30PM

35 Hours per Week