Head Start Classroom Assistant: Grow & Support Young Minds

Tri-county Community Action Agency; Villas (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-county Community Action Agency in Villas, NJ seeks an Head Start Classroom Assistant to support the teacher in delivering developmentally appropriate activities and to help ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NJ/PA licensing regulations.

You will assist with observations, record keeping, daily attendance, and parent/volunteer involvement, and you may assume teacher duties in their absence.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA or be currently enrolled in a CDA program.
• AA and/or substitute certificate a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Ability to read/write to maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning and implementing educational activities.
• Assist in observing, screening, assessing, and documenting children's growth.
• Maintain daily attendance and in-kind records.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; participate in home visits and conferences as requested.
• Coordinate parent and volunteer involvement.
• Provide coverage for Teacher in their absence and assist with administrative duties.

Skills

Educational planning

Child interaction

Record keeping

Parent communication

Education

CDA

High School Diploma or GED

AA or CDA coursework

Job description

Tri-county Community Action Agency in Villas, NJ seeks an Head Start Classroom Assistant to support the teacher in delivering developmentally appropriate activities and to help ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NJ/PA licensing regulations.

You will assist with observations, record keeping, daily attendance, and parent/volunteer involvement, and you may assume teacher duties in their absence.