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Galloway HS S54 - Smithville, NJ
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:
QUALIFICATIONS
Job Location
Galloway HS S54 - Smithville, NJ
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.
