Teacher Assistant, Head Start at Norwescap

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBe 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.Expected hours: 40 hours per week, partial year position (approx. 42 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.Head Start, Teacher Assistant$19.11 to $20.05 - 40 hours per week, part yearJob 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 positionsResponsibilities and Duties:Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff.Implement active supervision strategiesAssist in lesson planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment for the classroomImplement screenings and assessments and data entryQualifications:Minimum Education Level: High school diploma or GEDPreferred Education Level: Associate's degree in early childhood educationCDA certification preferredRequired Experience: working with young children Preferred Experience: 2+ years' experience with at-risk population preferredThe successful candidate will be: compassionate, organized, flexible, a good communicator, a team playerPhysical abilities: Must be able to lift 30 pounds independently without assistanceNorwescap provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceRetirement planVision insuranceExperience:Early childhood education: 2 years (Preferred)License/Certification:Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (Preferred)Ability to Commute:Newton, NJ 08865 (Required)Work Location: In person