Head Start and Early Head Start Substitute

NORWESCAP; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

NORWESCAP's Head Start and Early Head Start program in Newton, NJ is seeking a Classroom Substitute to support staff and help maintain a safe, engaging environment for young children.

This role offers flexible hours as needed, up to 8 hours per day, with pay in the $17.28–$19.59 per hour range. You gain diverse experience working with at-risk populations and opportunities for certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and working toward CDA within two years of hire.
• Preferred: CDA or Bachelor's in early childhood education or related field.
• Experience working with young children.
• Head Start experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom staff in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff.
• Support classroom activities and lesson implementation.
• Promote positive child interactions and development.
• Assist with daily routines and caregiving tasks.

Skills

Compassionate

Organized

Flexible

Communicator

Team player

Education

High school diploma, working toward CDA

CDA or Bachelor's in early childhood education

Job description

Be a part of something BIG. Committed to giving every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed, we deliver high quality services that empower families, make children healthier, and communities stronger.

Find your purpose

We are dedicated to growing employees who want a career in helping at-risk children and families succeed. Employees get ongoing training opportunities to include job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement.

Head Start and/or Early Head Start Classroom Substitute

Location: Newton, NJ

Hours: as needed, not to exceed 8 hours a day

$17.28-$19.59

Job Overview

We are a fast-paced and high-demand, non-profit program that depends on everybody in every position to help our centers function with ease. You will gain diverse experience working with an at-risk population.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist classroom staff in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff.
• Support classroom activities and lesson implementation.
• Promote positive child interactions and development.
• Assist with daily routines and caregiving tasks.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Level: High school diploma working towards CDA to be completed within two years of hire.

Preferred Education Level: Child Development Associate (CDA)- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.

Experience: Experience working with young children.

Preferred Experience: 2 years' experience in early childhood education and direct experience with at-risk population, Head Start experience.

Personal characteristics: compassionate, organized, flexible, communicator, team-player

Physical abilities: Lift 30 pounds

Norwescap provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.