Disability Service Aide - Head Start

Norwescap • Raritan Township, NJ

7d • $19 - $20

About The Position

Be a part of something BIG. Committed to giving every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed, we deliver high quality services that empower families, make children healthier, and communities stronger. Find your purpose : We're dedicated to growing employees who want a career in helping at-risk children and families succeed. Employees get ongoing training opportunities to include job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement. Keep the balance : We value employee wellness by offering 15 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break, and a generous time off policy that increases over time. We invest in free mental health services for staff, along with free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed just for staff wellness. $19.11-$20.05 per hour depending on experience and education Expected Hours and Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, partial year position (approx. 43 weeks) Job Overview : We are a fast-paced and high-demand non-profit program that depends on everybody in every position to help our centers function with ease. You will gain diverse experience working with an at-risk population. Cross-training is available and expected for all positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED working towards CDA to be completed within two years of hire required
• Experience working with young children required

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Experience working with at-risk population and/or Head Start experience preferred
• The successful candidate will be: compassionate, organized, flexible, a good communicator, a team player

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff
• Implement active supervision strategies
• Assist children with individual education plans
• Assist in lesson planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment for the classroom
• Implement screenings and assessments
• Data entry

Benefits

• Employees get ongoing training opportunities to include job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement.
• We value employee wellness by offering 15 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break, and a generous time off policy that increases over time.
• We invest in free mental health services for staff, along with free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed just for staff wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED