HS TEACHER ASSISTANT

Tri-County Community Action Agency; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Glassboro, NJ is seeking a Full Time Head Start Assistant Teacher to support classroom activities and help meet Head Start Performance Standards. The position pays an hourly range of $17.01–$20.30, with up to 25% travel in Head Start settings.

Responsibilities include assisting the Teacher with developmentally appropriate activities, documenting progress, maintaining records, and engaging families.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA or be enrolled in CDA program or in early childhood coursework leading to degree.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a car available on a daily basis.
• Must be able to read and write sufficiently to maintain proper records.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in planning and implementing educational activities in the classroom and interact with children in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Assist in observing, screening, assessing, and documenting children's growth and development. Document observations and individual activities in blue books.
• 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. This may include maintaining daily attendance record of children and managing records of classroom in‑kind.

Skills

CDA/Enrolled in CDA program

Reading & writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Glassboro Head Start S04 - Glassboro, NJ 08028

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $17.01 - $20.30 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

JOB FUNCTION

Assist the Teacher in carrying out those activities which will ensure that the classroom meets with the Head Start Performance Standards and NJ/PA Licensing Regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist the teacher in planning and implementing educational activities in the classroom and interact with children in a developmentally appropriate manner. Assist the Teacher in the development and implementation of individualized plans for children.
• Assist the Teacher in observing, screening, assessing, and documenting children's growth and development. Document observations and individual activities in blue books.
• 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. This may include maintaining daily attendance record of children and managing records of classroom in‑kind. Submit accurate records of in‑kind on a monthly basis.
• Ensures the safety of all children by participating in monitoring of center, implementation of child safety procedures, reporting accidents, reporting child abuse or neglect, and reporting any child health/safety concern to supervisor.
• Participate in weekly Center staff meetings and all other meetings as requested. Attend training and workshops.
• Encourage and coordinate parent and volunteer involvement. Accompany Teacher in making educational Home Visits and Parent/Teacher conferences as requested by Teacher. Coordinate classroom volunteer program.
• Any other Head Start task as delegated by Teacher or management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or be currently enrolled in CDA program or be enrolled in early childhood coursework leading to an associate or bachelor degree. AA and/or substitute certificate a plus.
• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have a car available on a daily basis.
• Must be able to read and write sufficiently to maintain proper records.