Assistant Teacher Abbott

The Children's Home Society Of New Jersey•Trenton, NJ

7d•$0 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Under the administrative direction of the Education & Early Childhood Services Manager and the Classroom Teacher and directly supervised by the ECE Coordinator/Site Supervisor the Abbott Teacher’s Assistant/Floater ensures age and developmentally appropriate activities for all children. This is a temporary position for the 2026-2027 School Year, with an assignment length of 3 to 4 months. The schedule is typically 08:30 AM – 03:30 PM, with up to two early arrivals (8:00 AM) and up to two late departures (4:00 PM) per month for staff meetings and/or trainings. The role is located at Head Start Preschool Centers in Trenton, New Jersey.

Requirements

A state-awarded certificate (i.e. Paraprofessional Certificate), or an associate’s degree (60 college credits) - Early Childhood Education preferred.
First Aid and CPR Certification required.
Experience teaching pre-school children, preferably in Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms.
Minimum of three years’ experience working with preschool aged children and families.

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Education preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Teacher in planning and implementing a comprehensive program including CHSofNJ HS curriculum, and Head Start Performance Standards.
Work in a team setting with all staff to determine individual needs of the children.
Assist the Teacher with set up and maintenance of an appropriate classroom environment, including organization of space and material storage.
Help supervise field trips and recreational activities.
Assist the Teacher in planning and participate in classroom activities with children.
Recommend ways of utilizing parent volunteers in the classroom and in other program activities.
Greet parents and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a smooth transition into the classroom, a positive home-classroom connection and a family partnership.
Provide activities parents can do at home with their children to support the curriculum and the child’s learning.
Maintain ongoing professional and appropriate communication with parents.
Encourage parents to become involved in workshops, training and other Head Start activities.
Assist the Teacher in demonstrating to parents effective ways to reinforce the children’s needs in the home.
Maintain accurate child attendance records, USDA food records/reports, in-kind reports and other record keeping and reports as required.
Keep all assigned records regarding classroom operations/children current and updated.