Early Head/ Head Start Classroom Aide - Candidate Pool August 2026

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

To assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in providing and coordinating classroom services to families enrolled in the assigned classroom; to assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher to ensure high quality early childhood education standards are met; to help ensure that Clackamas County Children’s Commission policies and procedures are followed.

Assist Teacher and Assistant Teacher in carrying out daily classroom activities and schedules

• Assist Teacher with follow-through and evaluation of the daily lesson plan
• Assist Teacher and Assistant Teacher with assuring the class is equipped with all needed materials and supplies
• Assist with input of child behavior observation notes to be used for individualization
• Participate in Open House and other class and center events
• Use a positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children
• Participate in bus monitor training and act as bus monitor if needed
• Aid in maintaining the classroom in a neat, safe, and clutter-free manner
• Provide child care at Family Gatherings if needed
• Aid in preparing food for meals in accordance with CACFP and program guidelines.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Program Participation and Team Member:
  • Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings.
  • Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities.
  • Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner.
  • Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives.
  • Follow Agency policy/procedures for reporting and documenting suspected child abuse and/or neglect.
• Code of Conduct:
  • Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct.
• Confidentiality:
  • Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.
• Training:
  • In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.

Working Conditions

- Work with physically active three to five-year-old children for one or two class periods per day (each class period is 3.5 hours) - Extensive standing, walking - Moderate sitting, kneeling, bending

Education and Experience

- U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent - Current Child Development Associate (CDA), or ability to complete CDA within one year of hire preferred - Knowledge of child development preferred - Experience working with children ages three to five preferred

Skills and Abilities

- Ability to apply positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and re-directing child behavior - Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds - Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment - Ability to work use time effectively and work with minimal direct supervision - Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation). - Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry. - Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification. - Ability to obtain and maintain an Oregon Food Handler’s Card