Head Start: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY; Villas (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks an Assistant Teacher to support Head Start classrooms in New Jersey. You will help plan and implement age-appropriate activities, interact with children, and document growth with the teacher.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and CDA enrollment or related coursework; a daily car is required for transportation and in-kind documentation. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and families in a busy center.

Qualifications

• Must have or enroll in a CDA program or coursework leading toward an associate or bachelor 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 in the classroom and interact with children developmentally.
• Assist in observing, screening, assessing, and documenting children's growth and development.
• Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by the teacher.
• Assume Teacher responsibilities in the absence of the Teacher.
• Prepare and maintain records or reports, including daily attendance and in-kind records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Developmental knowledge

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA enrollment or early childhood coursework

Job description

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks an Assistant Teacher to support Head Start classrooms in New Jersey. You will help plan and implement age-appropriate activities, interact with children, and document growth with the teacher.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and CDA enrollment or related coursework; a daily car is required for transportation and in-kind documentation. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and families in a busy center.