SUB TEACHER ASSISTANT

Tri-County Community Action Agency; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency is seeking a Part-Time Substitute in Philadelphia to supervise assigned classrooms and ensure Head Start standards compliance. Duties include planning developmentally appropriate activities, observing and documenting child progress, and supporting special needs services as directed by staff.

The role requires a CDA or higher in early childhood, 4–12 months of classroom experience, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum Child Development Associate (CDA) or higher (associate, bachelor's or P-3 in early childhood for higher pay).
• 4 to 12 months of early childhood classroom experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate assigned classroom in line with Head Start standards.
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities aligned with Head Start and licensing requirements.
• Observe, assess and document child growth and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in providing services for children with special needs as directed.
• Ensure safety and report health or safety concerns to supervisor.
• Prepare records and reports for the substitute role and classroom activities.
• Engage parents, conduct parent/teacher conferences, and involve Parent Committee as needed.
• Attend training sessions and provide on-site support to staff.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Curriculum planning

Observation & documentation

Parent involvement

Education

CDA or higher

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: EHS Infant Toddler Learning Center PA 3920 N 5th St - Philadelphia, PA 19140Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $17.86 - $31.13 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%

JOB FUNCTION

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of assigned classroom; ensuring that it meets with Head Start Program Performance Standards and New Jersey/Pennsylvania Licensing Regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Fulfills the following functions as well as support all classrooms. The Substitute may have a temporary assignment to a classroom as teacher or teacher assistant, may float from classroom to classroom to provide breaks or other support, or may provide other supports to the classrooms.
• Plan and implement activities in an individual and developmentally appropriate manner for children in keeping with the philosophy and Performance Standards of Head Start, DOE requirements and the licensing requirements of New Jersey. Submit to the Child/Family Site Director and the Education Manager/Coordinator a curriculum-based lesson plan for the classroom each week.
• If assigned as teacher, observe, assess, screen, and document each child's growth and development in your class. Plan activities to meet the needs of individual children. Maintain accurate records in an individual folder and database for each child.
• If assigned as teacher, ensure that the process of providing service to children with special needs in the center is implemented. If floating or assigned as teacher assistant, implement services as directed by teacher or management staff.
• Ensures the safety of all children by participating in monitoring of center, implementation of child safety procedures, reporting accidents, reporting child abuse or neglect, following Standards of Conduct and reporting any child health/safety concern to supervisor
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports per position for which the Substitute is fulfilling. This may include maintaining classroom sign-in/out sheet.
• If assigned for significant period as a teacher, plan activities involving parents in the classroom and include activities which can be implemented in the home. Involve the Parent Committee or individual parents in educational planning sessions at least once a month.
• With experienced staff, visit the home of each child at least two (2) times within the program year. Prepare and conduct two (2) parent/teacher conferences within the program year.
• Attend training sessions and workshops provided by the program, including orientation and Peer-to-Peer Support.
• Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by Head Teacher, Child/Family Site Director or Education Manager/Coordinator. This may include individual conferences on each staff member that interacts with the classroom or providing on-site training to center staff members as requested by Supervisors/Coordinators.
• Any other Head Start task as delegated by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a minimum of a Child Development Associate which may be earned while training within Gateway. To qualify for higher rates of pay a CDA, associate, baccalaureate or P-3 in early childhood is required as well as 4 to 12 months of early childhood classroom experience.
• Must meet or exceed the qualification requirements set forth in NJ and PA licensing standards
• Must have car available on a daily basis.