Classroom Assistant

About the role

The Classroom Assistant position at South Coast Head Start in Coos Bay, Oregon, is responsible for delivering high-quality child and family services as defined by Head Start Performance Standards, State Licensing Rules, program work plans, and other funding rules and regulations. The role involves maintaining a safe and organized learning environment, assisting the teaching team, and supporting children's social-emotional and behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize and disinfect classrooms, equipment, and materials according to policies and procedures.
• Complete additional tasks and job duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Utilize The Creative Curriculum to provide quality, developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
• Use positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional and behavioral health.
• Perform teacher job duties in the absence of the Teacher Assistant.
• Ensure all Health & Safety policies and procedures are being followed and implemented.
• Maintain appropriate ratios and group sizes at all times.
• Maintain culturally and linguistically appropriate materials in classrooms.
• Provide family-style meal service with sufficient time for children to eat.
• Support parents as primary educators of their child.
• Engage parents in site parent committees and support Policy Council representatives.
• Document services provided into appropriate data base systems.
• Meet federal, state, and program documentation requirements with accurate, objective, complete, timely, and well-organized records.
• Facilitate communication with others by using available technologies.
• Establish consistent weekly schedules including time for team communication.
• Collaborate with team members to identify approaches to solving issues, develop follow-up plans, and prepare for home visits and other family contacts.
• Ensure family confidentiality by limiting conversations about families and access to their records to those directly involved in providing services to them.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Infant/Toddler Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential or Oregon Registry Step 7 or higher.
• Paid experience working with infants/toddlers preferred.
• Preschool Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential or Oregon Registry Step 7 or higher.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Oregon Food Handler’s card or ServSafe® Food Safety Certification (prior to meal service).
• A current Oregon Driver’s License is required.
• Proof of automobile liability insurance [at] $100,000/300,000 liability limits and maintain such limits.
• Reliable transportation for getting to work.