DOE TEACHER ASSISTANT

Tri-County Community Action Agency; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 23,432 - 31,726; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Teacher for the Atlantic Cape Early Learning Center in Mays Landing, NJ. This role involves assisting the teacher in planning educational activities, monitoring child safety, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) or be enrolled in relevant coursework. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or be currently enrolled in CDA program.
• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be able to read and write sufficiently to maintain proper records.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning and implementing educational activities.
• Document observations and individual activities in blue books.
• Ensure the safety of all children by participating in monitoring of center.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records or reports.
• Assume Teacher responsibilities in the absence of the Teacher.

Skills

Child Development

Record Keeping

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Child Development Associate (CDA) or enrollment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Atlantic Cape Early Learning Center S46 - Mays Landing, NJ 08330

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $17.01 - $23.03 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Function

Assist the Teacher in carrying out those activities which will ensure that the classroom meets with the Head Start Performance Standards and NJ/PA Licensing Regulations.

Essential Functions

• Assist the teacher in planning and implementing educational activities in the classroom and interact with children in a developmentally appropriate manner. Assist the Teacher in the development and implementation of individualized plans for children.
• Assist the Teacher in observing, screening, assessing, and documenting children's growth and development. Document observations and individual activities in blue books.
• Ensures the safety of all children by participating in monitoring of center, implementation of child safety procedures, reporting accidents, reporting child abuse or neglect, and reporting any child health/safety concern to supervisor.
• Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by the teacher.
• Assume Teacher responsibilities in the absence of the Teacher.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records or reports. This may include maintaining daily attendance record of children and managing records of classroom in-kind. Submit accurate records of in-kind on a monthly basis.
• Participate in weekly Center staff meetings and all other meetings as requested. Attend training and workshops.
• Encourage and coordinate parent and volunteer involvement. Accompany Teacher in making educational Home Visits and Parent/Teacher conferences as requested by Teacher. Coordinate classroom volunteer program.
• Any other Head Start task as delegated by Teacher or management.

Qualifications

• Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or be currently enrolled in CDA program or be enrolled in early childhood coursework leading to an associate or bachelor degree.
• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have a car available on a daily basis.
• Must be able to read and write sufficiently to maintain proper records.