Teacher Assistant - Early Head Start
About The Position
Norwescap is hiring a Teacher Assistant for its Early Head Start program in Flemington, New Jersey. This is a 40-hour-per-week, full-year position in a fast-paced, high-demand nonprofit program. The role supports classroom operations and work with at-risk children and families. Cross-training is available and expected for all positions. The Teacher Assistant helps maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff; implements active supervision strategies; assists with lesson planning and developmentally appropriate classroom curriculum and assessment; and supports screenings, assessments, and data entry. The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma, with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential to be completed within two years of hire. Norwescap Head Start will support the cost of professional development toward the CDA.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Working toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, to be completed within two years of hire.
- Experience working with young children.
- Able to lift 30 pounds independently without assistance.
- Personal characteristics: compassionate, organized, flexible, a communicator, and a team player.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Two years of early childhood education experience.
- Direct experience with at-risk populations.
- Head Start experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff.
- Implement active supervision strategies.
- Assist with lesson planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom assessment.
- Implement screenings and assessments and complete data entry.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- 15 paid holidays, including a one-week paid holiday break
- Generous time-off policy that increases over time
- Free mental health services for staff
- Free, unlimited access to an employee health portal
- Ongoing training opportunities, including job-related certificates and credentials
- Support for the cost of professional development toward a CDA credential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
