HS TEACHER ASSISTANT

Gateway Community Action Partnership

Glassboro, NJFull-time$17.01–20.3/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$17.01–20.3/hr

Location

Glassboro, NJ

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job overview

Gateway Community Action Partnership is hiring a HS TEACHER ASSISTANT. The Teacher Assistant supports classroom activities to meet Head Start performance standards and licensing regulations, assists with planning, implementing, and documenting educational activities, maintains records, ensures child safety, participates in meetings and training, and coordinates parent and volunteer involvement.

Key focus areas include 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 observing, screening, assessing, and documenting children's growth and development, and Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by the teacher.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

Child Development Associate (CDA)High School Diploma or G.E.D.Car Available DailyRead and Write Sufficiently for RecordsAA and/or Substitute Certificate

Full job description

Salary Range $17.01 - $20.30 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Education Level High School

Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Description

JOB FUNCTION:

Assist the Teacher in carrying out those activities which will ensure that the classroom meets with the Head Start Performance Standards and NJ/PA Licensing Regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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.
Assist the Teacher in observing, screening, assessing, and documenting children's growth and development. Document observations and individual activities in blue books.
Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by the teacher.
Assume Teacher responsibilities in the absence of the Teacher.
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.
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
Participate in weekly Center staff meetings and all other meetings as requested. Attend training and workshops.
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.
Any other Head Start task as delegated by Teacher or management

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or be currently enrolled in CDA program or be enrolled in early childhood coursework leading to an associate or bachelor degree. AA and/or substitute certificate a plus.
Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must have a car available on a daily basis.
Must be able to read and write sufficiently to maintain proper records.

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