Norwescap·Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Assist teachers in maintaining a safe and healthy environment while implementing active supervision and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Support children with individual education plans and perform necessary screenings, assessments, and data entry.
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.
This is a provisional position.
This position is expected to last between 90 and 270 days, with the possibility of converting to a permanent position.
Permanency is not a guarantee for any provisional position or employee.
Provisional employees are entitled to medical benefits (subject to eligibility rules) and earn personal and sick time.
Expected Hours and Schedule: $19.11 - $20.05/hour | 32.5 hours per week, partial year position (approx.
43 weeks), Provisional beginning 08/24/2026 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: Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff Implement active supervision strategies Assist children with individual education plans Assist in lesson planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment for the classroom Implement screenings and assessments Data entry
High school diploma or GED working towards CDA to completed within two years of hire required (required) Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred) Experience working with young children required Two years experience in early childhood education and direct experience working with at-risk population and/or Head Start experience preferred The successful candidate will be: compassionate, organized, flexible, a good communicator, a team player 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.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience working with young children, with a CDA certification to be completed within two years. An Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and experience with at-risk populations or Head Start are preferred.
Market context
In New Jersey, provisional disability service aide openings are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs in early childhood and support settings, especially where experience with young children and at-risk populations matters. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Head Start experience, and a willingness to complete a CDA within two years. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then highlight any child-centered experience and your plan for meeting the CDA timeline in your application.