Early Childhood Assistant - Classroom Support & Growth

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Smithville (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a Classroom Assistant to support the Head or Group Teacher in meeting Head Start standards and New Jersey licensing regulations.

You will help plan educational activities, interact with children developmentally, and assist with documenting growth and daily classroom routines. You will participate in weekly staff meetings, encourage parent and volunteer involvement, accompany teachers on home visits and conferences, and help prepare and maintain records

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA or enroll in CDA program.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a car available on a daily basis.
• Must be able to read and write sufficiently to maintain proper records.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning and implementing educational activities.
• Interact with children in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Assist in observing, screening, assessing and documenting growth and development.
• Assist in administrative duties as delegated by the teacher.
• Assume teacher responsibilities in the absence of the teacher.
• Prepare and maintain records or reports, including daily attendance and in-kind records.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and trainings.
• Encourage and coordinate parent and volunteer involvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CDA enrollment

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing early childhood degree

Job description

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a Classroom Assistant to support the Head or Group Teacher in meeting Head Start standards and New Jersey licensing regulations.

You will help plan educational activities, interact with children developmentally, and assist with documenting growth and daily classroom routines. You will participate in weekly staff meetings, encourage parent and volunteer involvement, accompany teachers on home visits and conferences, and help prepare and maintain records