TEMP TEACHER ASSISTANT
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TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Bridgeton, NJ, US
Summary
Assist the teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate educational activities for children. Maintain accurate classroom records, manage volunteer involvement, and support administrative tasks as delegated.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: R E Campus S07 - Bridgeton, NJ, Position Type: Temp. Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $17.01 - $23.03Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, JOB FUNCTION:
Assist the Head or Group Teacher in carrying out those activities which will insure that the classroom meets with the Head Start Performance Standards and New Jersey Licensing Regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist the teacher in planning and implementing educational activities in the classroom and interact with children in a developmentally appropriate manner. Assist the Teacher in the development and implementation of individualized plans for children.
2. Assist the Teacher in observing, screening, assessing, and documenting children's growth and development. Document observations and individual activities in blue books.
3. Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by the teacher.
4. Assume Teacher responsibilities in the absence of the Teacher.
5. Prepare and maintain appropriate records or reports. This may include maintaining daily attendance record of children and managing records of classroom in-kind. Submit accurate records of in-kind on a monthly basis.
6. Participate in weekly Center staff meetings and all other meetings as requested. Attend training and workshops.
7. Encourage and coordinate parent and volunteer involvement. Accompany Teacher in making educational Home Visits and Parent/Teacher conferences as requested by Teacher. Coordinate classroom volunteer program.
8. Any other Head Start task as delegated by Teacher or management
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or enroll immediately in CDA program or immediately enroll in early childhood coursework leading to an associate or bachelor degree.
Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must have a car available on a daily basis.
Must be able to read and write sufficiently to maintain proper records.
Qualifications:
Tri-County Community Action Agency is a private, non-profit organization providing a broad range of services to the most vulnerable populations living in the northwestern region of Providence County, Washington and Kent Counties. The Tri-County CAA provides over 34,000 individuals and families with many services and programs, in addition to our Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) which provide primary medical, dental and behavioral health care. This unique corporate structure positions Tri-County CAA to better understand and fully address the social determinants of health affecting our patient population. Programs provided by Tri-County CAA include, but are not limited to, Head Start and Early Head Start, Fuel Assistance, Weatherization, Senior and Disabled Adult Services, Adult Education, Employment and Training programs, Summer Youth Employment, State Opioid Response (SOR) programs, Regional Substance Abuse Task Force Coalition, Juvenile Justice Hearing Boards, Family Care Community Partnership, Emergency Food and Shelter, Emergency Services, EITC and Financial Literacy, and WIC nutrition assistance.
Tri-County CAA strives to empower and create opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families in our community to become socially and economically self-sufficient through integrated social, educational, health, prevention, and other basic needs services. Our vision for the communities we serve is that all residents are healthy and happy; that there is equitable access to healthcare and support services, and that there is less poverty and stigma associated with those who are struggling economically.
Founded
1965
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Johnston, Rhode Island
Tri-County Community Action Agency is a private, non-profit organization providing a broad range of services to the most vulnerable populations living in the northwestern region of Providence County, Washington and Kent Counties. The Tri-County CAA provides over 34,000 individuals and families with many services and programs, in addition to our Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) which provide primary medical, dental and behavioral health care. This unique corporate structure positions Tri-County CAA to better understand and fully address the social determinants of health affecting our patient population. Programs provided by Tri-County CAA include, but are not limited to, Head Start and Early Head Start, Fuel Assistance, Weatherization, Senior and Disabled Adult Services, Adult Education, Employment and Training programs, Summer Youth Employment, State Opioid Response (SOR) programs, Regional Substance Abuse Task Force Coalition, Juvenile Justice Hearing Boards, Family Care Community Partnership, Emergency Food and Shelter, Emergency Services, EITC and Financial Literacy, and WIC nutrition assistance.
Tri-County CAA strives to empower and create opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families in our community to become socially and economically self-sufficient through integrated social, educational, health, prevention, and other basic needs services. Our vision for the communities we serve is that all residents are healthy and happy; that there is equitable access to healthcare and support services, and that there is less poverty and stigma associated with those who are struggling economically.
Founded
1965
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Johnston, Rhode Island
