Floating Early Education Assistant - Multi-Center

Tri-County Community Action Agency; Villas (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Villas, NJ seeks a Floating Teacher Assistant to support Head Start classrooms by assisting the Head Teacher in planning and delivering developmentally appropriate educational activities for young children.

You will observe and document children's growth, help maintain attendance records, participate in weekly staff meetings, and assist with home visits and parent involvement as requested by the Teacher.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA or enroll immediately in CDA program or coursework toward higher credentials.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a car available daily and be able to read/write for records.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Teacher in planning and delivering developmentally appropriate activities.
• Observe, document, and monitor children's growth and development; record observations.
• Support administrative duties and attendance records in the classroom.
• Assume Teacher responsibilities when the Teacher is absent.
• Prepare and maintain classroom records and in-kind documentation monthly.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and family involvement activities.
• Coordinate classroom volunteers and assist with home visits and conferences as requested.
• Undertake any Head Start tasks delegated by Teacher or management.

Skills

CDA enrollment or pursuing CDA

Record keeping

Classroom support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA program enrollment or pursuing CDA / early childhood coursework toward degree

Job description

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Villas, NJ seeks a Floating Teacher Assistant to support Head Start classrooms by assisting the Head Teacher in planning and delivering developmentally appropriate educational activities for young children.

You will observe and document children's growth, help maintain attendance records, participate in weekly staff meetings, and assist with home visits and parent involvement as requested by the Teacher.