• DOE Teacher Assistant

    Gateway Community Action Partnership (Paulsboro, NJ)


    DOE TEACHER ASSISTANT

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Paulsboro Site S11 - Paulsboro, NJ

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    4 Year Degree

     

    Salary Range

     

    $17.55 - $21.94 Hourly

     

    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.