Summary
Location
Bridgeton
Salary
$0k - $0k
Type
full-time
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JOB FUNCTION: Responsible for the supervision and coordination of assigned classroom; ensuring that it meets with Head Start performance Standards and state (NJ/PA) licensing regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plan and implement activities in an individual and developmentally appropriate manner for pre-school children in keeping with the philosophy and Performance Standards of Head Start and the licensing requirements of New Jersey. Submit to the Child/Family Site Director and the Education Manager/Coordinator a curriculum-based lesson plan for the classroom each week.
- Provide infant-toddler specific caregiving routines in a primary caregiving setting that focus on all aspects of the child’s development.
- Observe, assess, screen, and document each child's growth and development in your class. Plan activities to meet the needs of individual children. Maintain accurate records in an individual folder and database for each child.
- Ensure that the process of providing service to children with special needs in the center is implemented.
- Ensures the safety of all children by participating in monitoring of center, implementation of child safety procedures, reporting accidents, reporting child abuse or neglect, and reporting any child health/safety concern to supervisor
- Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports. This may include maintaining classroom sign-in/out sheet and prepare a monthly report as requested by the Parent Center Committee.
- Plan activities involving parents in the classroom and include activities which can be implemented in the home. Involve the Parent Committee or individual parents in educational planning sessions at least once a month.
- Visit the home of each child at least two (2) times within the program year. Prepare and conduct two (2) parent/teacher conferences within the program year.
- Attend training sessions and workshops provided by the program.
- Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by Head Teacher, Child/Family Site Director or Education Manager/Coordinator. This may include individual conferences on each staff member that interacts with the classroom or providing on-site training to center staff members as requested by Supervisors/Coordinators.
- Any other Head Start task as delegated by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have an Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) OR have equivalent and enroll in Infant-Toddler CDA program. AA and BA a plus.
- Must meet or exceed the qualification requirements set forth in NJ and PA licensing standards
- Must have car available on a daily basis.
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About TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
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.
What you'll do
- The EHS Teacher is responsible for supervising and coordinating the classroom, ensuring compliance with Head Start performance standards and state licensing regulations. They will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children and maintain accurate records of each child's growth and development.
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