Norwescap·Ringoes, New Jersey
Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment while implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum. Perform screenings, assessments, and data entry to support the growth of at-risk children.
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.
Expected hours: 40 hours per week, partial year position (approx.
42 weeks) Work Location: Head Start Ringoes, NJ 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 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 be completed within two years of hire (required) Associate's degree in early childhood education (preferred) CDA certification (preferred) Experience working with young children (required) 2+ years experience with at-risk population (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
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance 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 to be completed within two years. An associate's degree in early childhood education and experience with at-risk populations are preferred.
Market context
In New Jersey, teacher assistant roles are commonly tied to classroom support needs in early childhood and K-12 settings, where schools look for dependable help with instruction, supervision, and daily routines. Competition often centers on meeting state licensing requirements, passing background checks, and showing prior experience with young children. Review the specific certification steps early, since the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time.