Head Start Teacher Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.

Working as an Assistant Preschool Teacher at Quality Care will give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and transferable skills towards a remarkable and rewarding career path. You will work collaboratively with the Preschool Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a Head Start classroom for 3–5-year-old children. Are you ready to join forces and make a difference?!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Included but not limited to) Within the boundaries of approved Quality Care and EHS policies and procedures, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for and has the authority to fulfill the duties listed below:

• Promote the development of children’s physical, emotional, social, creative, and cognitive domains.
• Assist in the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for preschool age children.
• Ensure the classroom and center meets health, safety, and quality requirements in accordance with ECERS and Office of Licensing standards.

Additional tasks regarding classroom and center upkeep may include

o Light classroom cleaning

o Assist in maintaining neat and orderly classroom and common room conditions

o Regular toy cleaning

o Bathroom tidiness/hygiene

o Classroom, center, and shared spaces materials organization

• Preparation and cleanup of classroom meals
• Actively seeks to learn and implement new methods to support positive behaviors and utilizes positive behavior guidance.
• Assist in maintaining records of child attendance, illness, accidents, performance and behaviors.
• Displays a professional demeanor at all times as evidence through dress, attendance, attitude, communication, and relationships with children and adults.
• Communicates in a variety of ways that demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, linguistic, gender and social differences.
• Shows an understanding of anti-bias education in practice.
• Completes clerical tasks assigned by the director in an effective and timely manner.
• Complete annual professional development training requirements.
• Attend professional development, staff meetings, and parent involvement activities.
• Undertake other duties from time to time as the teacher or director may require.
• Supervising students and supporting other support staff when such services are necessary.

Attend to the physical care of children including but not limited to:

o Toileting assistance

o Injury/illness

o Hygiene needs

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Valid NJ Driver’s License with a good driving history, or reliable transportation.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· Must have high school diploma with Child Development Associate (CDA), are enrolled in a program that will lead to a CDA credential, associate degree, or baccalaureate degree.

QUALIFICATION: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Detail oriented.
• Great organizational skills.
• Possession of valid NJ Driver’s License with good driving history for the use of company vehicles.
• Computer literate, with knowledge of MS Office and database applications.
• Able to travel to meetings, trainings, and collaborating centers.
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbal.
• Able to work well with others.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs., sit on the floor, stand for long periods, and physically around with children.
• Must be able to work in an environment that may be noisy and busy.
• Able to pass Criminal History Record and Child Abuse Record background checks.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for young children.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Responsible, organized and reliable.
• Some flexibility with scheduling.
• Knowledge of ECERS, and NJ Office of Licensing standards positive behavior guidance methods preferred.

Pay: From $18.89 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a drug and background screening?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working in preschool classroom. : 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Millville, NJ 08332 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person