SUB TEACHER ASSISTANT

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

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the Head Start program by helping plan and implement educational activities and by observing and documenting children's growth.

The role requires assisting with administrative duties and attending meetings with staff and families. Qualified candidates must have or be enrolled in a CDA program and hold a HS diploma or GED, plus access to a car for daily commuting.

Qualifications

• Must have or enroll immediately in CDA program or early childhood coursework leading to an associate or bachelor degree.
• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 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 the Teacher in observing, screening, assessing, and documenting children's growth and development; record observations.
• Carry out administrative duties as delegated by the teacher and maintain records.

Skills

Lesson planning

Child interaction

Observation & assessment

Record keeping

Administrative tasks

Parent engagement

Education

CDA program or CDA coursework

High School Diploma or GED

Reliable transportation (car)

Job description

Job Function

Assist the Head or Group Teacher in carrying out those activities which will insure that the classroom meets with the Head Start Performance Standards and New Jersey Licensing Regulations.

Essential Functions

1. 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.
2. Assist the Teacher in observing, screening, assessing, and documenting children's growth and development. Document observations and individual activities in blue books.
3. Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by the teacher.
4. Assume Teacher responsibilities in the absence of the Teacher.
5. 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.
6. Participate in weekly Center staff meetings and all other meetings as requested. Attend training and workshops.
7. 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.
8. Any other Head Start task as delegated by Teacher or management.

Qualifications

1. Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or enroll immediately in CDA program or immediately enroll in early childhood coursework leading to an associate or bachelor degree.
2. Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
3. Must have a car available on a daily basis.

Must be able to read and write sufficiently to maintain proper records