TEMP EHS TEACHER

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Williamstown (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking an enthusiastic individual to supervise and coordinate preschool classroom activities. You will ensure the classroom meets Head Start performance standards and state licensing regulations while planning developmentally appropriate activities.

The ideal candidate holds an Infant-Toddler CDA or equivalent, possesses strong communication skills, and is committed to the safety and growth of all children. A valid driver’s license and availability of a car are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA or equivalent qualification.
• Must meet NJ and PA licensing standards.
• Must have a car available daily.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate assigned classroom activities.
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children.
• Observe and document children's growth and development.
• Ensure safety of all children in the classroom.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports.
• Involve parents in educational planning sessions.
• Conduct home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
• Assist with administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Collaboration with parents

Education

Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA)

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB FUNCTION:

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of assigned classroom; ensuring that it meets with Head Start performance Standards and state (NJ/PA) 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 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.
• Provide infant‑toddler specific caregiving routines in a primary caregiving setting that focus on all aspects of the child’s development.
• 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.
• Any other Head Start task as delegated by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have an Infant‑Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) OR have equivalent and enroll in Infant‑Toddler CDA program. AA and BA 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.