SUB TEACHER ASSISTANT

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. seeks an Assistant Teacher to support the Head Start program. You will assist in planning and implementing education activities, observe and document child development, and help maintain classroom records and attendance.

The role requires CDA program enrollment or enrollment in early childhood coursework toward a degree, a high school diploma or GED, and reliable transportation. Daily interactions with children and collaboration with staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Assist 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.
• 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.
• Document observations and individual activities in blue books.
• Carry 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

Documentation

Communication with children

Education

CDA program enrollment

Early childhood coursework toward degree

High School Diploma or GED

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