Head Start Classroom Assistant: Support Learning & Growth

Tri-County Community Action Agency; Smithville (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Smithville, NJ is seeking a Full-Time Head Start Assistant to support classroom activities in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards and NJ licensing.

You will assist the teacher with educational activities, observe and document children’s development, maintain attendance and in-kind records, ensure safety, and help with family engagement. CDA enrollment is required or ongoing, along with a high school diploma and a daily car.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA or be enrolled in CDA program or early childhood coursework leading to a degree.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a car available daily.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in planning and implementing educational activities in the classroom and interact with children developmentally.
• Assist in observing, screening, assessing, and documenting children's growth and development.
• Ensure the safety of all children by monitoring the center and reporting safety concerns.
• Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by the teacher.
• Take over Teacher responsibilities in the absence of the Teacher.
• Prepare and maintain attendance and in-kind records, submitting monthly reports.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in training/workshops.
• Encourage and coordinate parent and volunteer involvement, including home visits and conferences.
• Coordinate classroom volunteer program and other Head Start tasks as delegated.

Education

CDA enrollment / CDA program

Job description

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Smithville, NJ is seeking a Full-Time Head Start Assistant to support classroom activities in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards and NJ licensing.

You will assist the teacher with educational activities, observe and document children’s development, maintain attendance and in-kind records, ensure safety, and help with family engagement. CDA enrollment is required or ongoing, along with a high school diploma and a daily car.