Teacher Assistant - Early Head Start

Be 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.

40 hours per week, full year position

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.

Responsibilities and Duties :

Supervision of children

Lesson planning to enhance school readiness skills

Implement screenings and assessments

Facilitate family partnerships

Data entry

Qualifications :

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Infant-Toddler child Development Associate (CDA) credential upon hire strongly preferred; must be obtained within 18 months of hire

2 or more years of direct experience in early childhood education preferred

Head Start experience preferred.

The successful candidate will be : compassionate, organized, flexible, dependable, and friendly

Physical abilities : Must be able to lift 30 pounds independently without assistance

Norwescap 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-time

Pay : $19.01 - $22.47 per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week

Benefits : Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Experience :

early childhood education : 2 years (Preferred)

License / Certification :

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute :

Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 (Required)

Work Location : In person