Head Start Classroom Support Staff/Floater

Children's Home Society of New Jersey; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

Life/LTD

403(b)

PTO

Job summary

Children's Home Society of New Jersey is seeking a Classroom Support Staff to assist a Teacher and Teacher Assistant in Head Start centers in Trenton. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean classroom and engaging with preschool children during daily activities.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED (CDA within 2 years) and prior preschool experience, work full-time schedule (35 hours per week), and participate in pre-service training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• If no Associate's degree, obtain a CDA credential within 2 years.
• Preschool experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with children and staff.
• Assist Teacher and Teacher Assistant in daily programs and routines.
• Help manage classroom behavior respectfully.
• Escort children to/from bus, bathroom, recess, and trips.
• Model proper mealtime behavior in a family-style setting.
• Attend Head Start pre-service training.
• Maintain confidentiality and work as a team member.

Skills

Preschool experience

Team player

Strong communication

Education

HS Diploma

GED

CDA credential

Job description

General Purpose: The Classroom Support Staff works cooperatively with the Teacher and Teacher Assistant to assist with the daily education program and assigned classroom. Under the reflective supervision of the Teacher, the Classroom Support Staff/Floater will assist with classroom activities and will help maintain a safe and clean classroom environment that reflects the agency's philosophy and curriculum. Position will support and be assigned to all Head Start Centers and Classrooms.

Salary: $16.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA
• Life/LTD
• 403(b)
• PTO

Education Requirement: High School Diploma or GED. If the candidate does not hold an Associate's degree, they will be required to obtain a CDA credential within 2 years of hire.

Experience Requirements: Prior experience working with preschool aged children

Essential Job Responsibilities and Performance Indicators:

• Establish positive relationships with children and other staff in his/her assigned classroom.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in all enrolled children's responses and needs through constant communication, a positive approach, and prompt, caring assistance.
• Help carry out daily programs by assisting Teacher and Teacher Assistant as needed, including interactive care of children during assigned activities and routines.
• Assist teaching staff with the management of classroom behavior appropriately and respectfully, remaining sensitive to individual child needs.
• Communicate with teaching staff immediately of any observed classroom, child, or procedural concerns.
• As assigned, escort children to and from bus, bathroom, recess, and school trips.
• Eat with the children family style and serve as a role model in trying new foods, using good manners, and beginning conversational skills. Encourage/assist children to serve themselves and pass platters in a family-style setting.
• Assist children with clean-up after meals.
• Assist with end of day classroom clean-up.
• Must attend mandatory Head Start pre-service training held in mid to late August of each school calendar year.

Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards:

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.
• Attend mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities.
• Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.

This is a brief description only of the position. Anyone interested may request a full job description from the Human Resource Department.

The Children's Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Up to (2) 8:00 AM arrivals per month for staff meetings and/or trainings and/or up to (2) 4:00 PM departures per month for staff meetings and/or trainings.

35 Hours per Week