EHS TEACHER

Tri-County Community Action Agency; Woodbine (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Woodbine, NJ is seeking a Full-Time Infant-Toddler Caregiver to support children's development. The position requires planning and implementing activities, ensuring safety, and engaging with parents. Candidates must possess a CDA or equivalent and have a car available daily.

This role involves observing each child's growth and preparing reports, including home visits and parent-conference planning. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about early childhood education in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have an Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) OR equivalent.
• Must meet NJ and PA licensing standards.
• Car availability required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Observe and document children's growth and development.
• Prepare parent/teacher conferences and visit homes.

Skills

Child Development

Record Keeping

Parental Involvement

Education

Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA)

AA or BA degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Woodbine HS S43 - Woodbine, NJ 08270. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: High School. Salary Range: $17.01 - $23.03 Hourly. Travel Percentage: Up to 25%.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• Provide infant-toddler specific caregiving routines in a primary caregiving setting that focus on all aspects of the child’s development.
• 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.
• Ensure that the process of providing service to children with special needs in the center is implemented.
• 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.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports. This may include maintaining classroom sign-in/out sheet and prepare a monthly report as requested by the Parent Center Committee.
• Plan activities involving parents in the classroom and include activities which can be implemented in the home. Involve the Parent Committee or individual parents in educational planning sessions at least once a month.
• Visit the home of each child at least two (2) times within the program year. Prepare and conduct two (2) parent/teacher conferences within the program year.
• Attend training sessions and workshops provided by the program.
• Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by Head Teacher, Child/Family Site Director or Education Manager/Coordinator. This may include individual conferences on each staff member that interacts with the classroom or providing on-site training to center staff members as requested by Supervisors/Coordinators.
• Any other Head Start task as delegated by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

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