Temp DOE Teacher

TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY•Mays Landing, NJ

4d•$57,000 - $58,000

About The Position

Responsible for supervising and coordinating an assigned classroom and ensuring it meets Head Start Performance Standards, DOE requirements, and licensing regulations. The teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate preschool activities, supports children’s individual needs and development, maintains child and classroom records, and helps ensure children’s safety. The role also involves engaging parents in classroom and educational planning, conducting home visits and parent-teacher conferences, attending training, and assisting with administrative and staff-training duties as delegated by management.

Requirements

Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education or equivalent.
Meet qualification requirements under New Jersey/Pennsylvania licensing regulations.
New Jersey P-3 certification: CE, CEA, or Standard Certificate.
Have a car available daily.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children in accordance with Head Start philosophy and Performance Standards, DOE requirements, and New Jersey licensing requirements.
Submit a curriculum-based classroom lesson plan each week to the Child/Family Site Director and Education Manager/Coordinator.
Observe, assess, screen, and document each child’s growth and development; plan activities to meet individual children’s needs.
Maintain accurate records for each child in individual folders and the database.
Ensure the process for providing services to children with special needs is implemented in the center.
Promote child safety by monitoring the center, following child safety procedures and Standards of Conduct, reporting accidents and suspected abuse or neglect, and reporting health or safety concerns to a supervisor.
Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports, including classroom sign-in/out sheets and monthly reports requested by the Parent Center Committee.
Plan classroom activities involving parents, including activities that can be implemented at home.
Involve the Parent Committee or individual parents in educational planning sessions at least once a month.
Visit each child’s home at least twice during the program year.
Prepare and conduct two parent-teacher conferences during the program year.
Attend program and district training sessions and workshops.
Assist with administrative duties delegated by the Child/Family Site Director or Education Coordinator/Manager, which may include providing on-site staff training and conducting individual conferences with staff who interact with the classroom.
Perform other Head Start tasks as delegated by management.