EHS TEACHER

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks a dedicated educator to supervise a Head Start classroom in New Jersey, ensuring compliance with Head Start performance standards and state licensing.

The role focuses on developmentally appropriate activities, primary caregiving routines, and thorough documentation of child progress. The candidate will collaborate with parents and staff, conduct home visits, and participate in monthly conferences.

Qualifications

• Must have an Infant-Toddler CDA OR be enrolled in an Infant-Toddler CDA program; AA and BA are a plus.
• Must meet or exceed NJ/PA licensing standards.
• Must have a car available daily.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate assigned classroom to meet Head Start performance standards and state licensing requirements.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and submit weekly lesson plans.
• Provide infant-toddler caregiving routines in a primary care setting.
• Observe, document growth and development, and maintain records for each child.
• Ensure safety by monitoring the center and reporting health or safety concerns.
• Prepare monthly reports and maintain sign-in/out sheets.
• Engage parents through classroom activities and monthly parent meetings.
• Visit families at home and conduct parent-teacher conferences during the program year.
• Assist with administrative tasks as delegated by leadership.

Skills

Infant-Toddler care

Car required

Education

Infant-Toddler CDA or equivalent

AA/BA preferred

Job description

JOB FUNCTION:

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of assigned classroom; ensuring that it meets with Head Start performance Standards and state (NJ/PA) licensing regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan and implement activities in an individual and developmentally appropriate manner for pre‑school children in keeping with the philosophy and Performance Standards of Head Start and the licensing requirements of New Jersey. Submit to the Child/Family Site Director and the Education Manager/Coordinator a curriculum‑based lesson plan for the classroom each week.
2. Provide infant‑toddler specific caregiving routines in a primary caregiving setting that focus on all aspects of the child's development.
3. Observe, assess, screen, and document each child's growth and development in your class. Plan activities to meet the needs of individual children. Maintain accurate records in an individual folder and database for each child.
4. Ensure that the process of providing service to children with special needs in the center is implemented.
5. Ensure the safety of all children by monitoring the center, implementing child safety procedures, reporting accidents, child abuse or neglect, and reporting any child health/safety concern to supervisor.
6. Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports, including maintaining classroom sign‑in/out sheet and preparing a monthly report as requested by the Parent Center Committee.
7. Plan activities involving parents in the classroom and include activities which can be implemented at home. Involve the Parent Committee or individual parents in educational planning sessions at least once a month.
8. Visit the home of each child at least two times within the program year. Prepare and conduct two parent/teacher conferences within the program year.
9. Attend training sessions and workshops provided by the program.
10. Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by Head Teacher, Child/Family Site Director or Education Manager/Coordinator. May include individual conferences on each staff member that interacts with the classroom or providing on‑site training to center staff as requested by Supervisors/Coordinators.
11. Perform any other Head Start task as delegated by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have an Infant‑Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) OR have equivalent and enroll in Infant‑Toddler CDA program. AA and BA are a plus.
2. Must meet or exceed the qualification requirements set forth in NJ and PA licensing standards.
3. Must have car available on a daily basis.