Classroom Assistant

About the role

Located in Port Orford, OR, this Classroom Assistant position supports the South Coast Head Start program. Reporting to the Teacher/Advocate, the role focuses on delivering high‑quality child and family services in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing rules, and program goals. The position serves the geographic area of Coos, Curry, and Coastal Douglas Counties.

Responsibilities

• Promote children’s growth and development through responsive care, effective teaching practices, and an organized learning environment.
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect classrooms, equipment, and materials per policies.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Utilize The Creative Curriculum with fidelity to provide developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning experiences aligned with ELOF and school readiness goals.
• Use positive guidance strategies to support social‑emotional and behavioral health.
• Perform teacher job duties in the temporary absence of the Teacher Assistant.
• Ensure all health & safety policies are followed (handwashing, toileting, diapering, daily health checks, medication storage/administration, oral hygiene facilitation).
• Use routines (hand washing, transitions) as opportunities for development and skill growth.
• Identify emergent or recurring developmental, medical, oral, or mental health concerns.
• Ensure children are supervised at all times and never left alone with volunteers.
• Ensure children are signed in/out of class and bus and released only to authorized adults.
• Perform classroom and playground safety checks when assigned.
• Maintain appropriate ratios and group size.
• Ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate materials are available.
• Provide high‑quality, supportive environments and tiered supports per the Pyramid Model.
• Provide family‑style meal service, supervise meals, encourage parent participation.
• Ensure children have access to safe drinking water throughout the day.
• Support parents as primary educators; welcome parents into facilities, invite volunteering