Early Head Start Assistant Teacher *Infant Toddler

About the role

Assist the classroom Teacher in providing Head Start educational services to selected low income and special needs children and their parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with assessments and individualizations
• Design and implement the daily lesson plan within the classroom
• Set up and maintain a developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Maintain records relating to the classroom, such as child observation notes, lesson plan notes, and/or attendance
• Consistently follow all aspects of the Procedures for Bus Safely Protocol
• Ensure a safe environment for children and provide continuous supervision for all children
• Use a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children
• Greet children and escort them to the classroom
• Under the direction of the teacher, prepare and gather materials for instructional purposes
• In consultation with team members, participate in parent Open House during start up of each year
• Attend and provide childcare at monthly parent meetings
• Perform developmental screenings as requested
• 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
• Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate
• In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan
• Participate in training as requested
• Work with physically active infants/toddlers for one or two class periods per day (each class period is 3.5-7.5 hours) and during meal periods
• Extensive standing, walking
• Moderate sitting, kneeling, bending

Requirements

• Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Associates or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in an early childhood education classroom, certified child care center, or comparable group care program

Skills

• Ability to work effectively with low income and special needs children
• Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to use a positive approach in directing and redirecting child behavior
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team