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FLOATING TEACHER ASSISTANT

Gateway Community Action Partnership

NJFull-time$17.01–19.19/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.01–19.19/hr
Location
NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

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Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job overview

Gateway Community Action Partnership is hiring a FLOATING TEACHER ASSISTANT. The Floating Teacher Assistant supports the Head or Group Teacher across all centers, helping plan and implement educational activities, observe and document child development, handle administrative duties, and step in for the teacher when absent, while also coordinating parent and volunteer involvement.

Key focus areas include Assist teachers in planning and implementing educational activities in the classroom, Observe, screen, assess, and document children's growth and development, and Carry out administrative duties 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

Full job description

Salary Range $17.01 - $19.19 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Education Level High School

Travel Percentage Up to 25%

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 State Licensing Regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. The Floating Teacher Assistant will be available to assist in all centers with assisting 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

  • 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.

  • 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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