SUB TEACHER ASSISTANT

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; 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

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