Head Start Classroom Assistant: Support, Records & Growth

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking a dedicated assistant to support the Head or Group Teacher in delivering developmentally appropriate activities in line with Head Start standards and New Jersey licensing.

You will help plan and document progress, assist with administrative duties, participate in staff meetings and parent volunteers, and step in when the teacher is absent. A CDA or coursework toward it is required, along with a HS diploma and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA or enroll immediately in CDA program or coursework toward a degree.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a car available on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning and implementing educational activities and interact with children in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Assist the Teacher in observing, screening, assessing, and documenting children's growth and development; document observations and activities.
• Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by the teacher.
• Assume Teacher responsibilities in the absence of the Teacher.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records or reports, including daily attendance and in-kind records; submit accurate records monthly.
• Participate in weekly Center staff meetings and attend trainings/workshops.
• Encourage and coordinate parent and volunteer involvement; accompany Teacher on Home Visits and Parent/Teacher conferences; coordinate classroom volunteer program.
• Attend to any other Head Start task as delegated by Teacher or management.

Skills

Car required

Education

CDA program enrollment / CDA or coursework toward degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking a dedicated assistant to support the Head or Group Teacher in delivering developmentally appropriate activities in line with Head Start standards and New Jersey licensing.

You will help plan and document progress, assist with administrative duties, participate in staff meetings and parent volunteers, and step in when the teacher is absent. A CDA or coursework toward it is required, along with a HS diploma and reliable transportation.