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Tri-County Community Action Agency; Villas (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Villas, NJ is seeking a Full Time Head Start Classroom Supervisor. The role oversees preschool activities, aligns with Head Start standards, and coordinates with the Education Manager to deliver curriculum-based plans.

The ideal candidate holds at least a 2 year degree in early childhood education, meets NJ/PA licensing standards, and has daily access to a car. Expect ongoing training, family engagement duties, and routine reporting to leadership as part of

Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree in early childhood education (or equivalent).
• Must meet NJ licensing standards for Head Start programs.
• Car available on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children.
• Submit weekly curriculum-based lesson plans to the Site Director and Education Manager.
• Observe, assess and document each child's growth and development, maintaining records.
• Ensure services for children with special needs are implemented.
• Maintain safety and report accidents or health concerns, as well as abuse or neglect.
• Prepare reports and monthly updates for the Parent Center Committee.
• Plan parent involvement activities and conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Visit homes twice per program year and participate in trainings.
• Assist in administrative duties as delegated by Head Teacher or Directors.
• Perform any other Head Start tasks as delegated.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Observation and assessment

Parent engagement

Education

Associate or higher degree in early childhood education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Villas HS S53 - Villas, NJ 08251

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $21.94 - $23.28 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%

JOB FUNCTION

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and implement activities in an individual and developmentally appropriate manner for pre-school 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.
• 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.
• Ensure that the process of providing service to children with special needs in the center is implemented.
• 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
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports. This may include maintaining classroom sign-in/out sheet and prepare a monthly report as requested by the Parent Center Committee.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 9. Any other Head Start task as delegated by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have an associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in early childhood education or equivalent. Substitute certificate a plus.
• Must meet or exceed the qualification requirements set forth in NJ and PA licensing standards
• Must have car available on a daily basis.

Qualifications