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DOE TEACHER ASSISTANT

Gateway Community Action Partnership

Smithville, NJFull-time$17.01–23.03/hrSeen 3w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.01–23.03/hr
Location
Smithville, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job overview

The Teacher Assistant supports the classroom by helping plan and implement educational activities, observing and documenting child development, ensuring safety, handling administrative tasks, and coordinating parent and volunteer involvement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Child DevelopmentRecord KeepingSafety ProceduresParent CoordinationReading and Writing

Qualifications

Child Development Associate (CDA)High School Diploma or G.E.D.Car Available DailyAbility to Read and Write

Full job description

Salary Range $17.01 - $23.03 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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