Early Head Start / Head Start Assistant Teacher Applicant Pool

Essential Functions

• Assist teacher with: assessments and individualizations; design and implementation of the daily lesson plan within the classroom; setting up and maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment; maintaining records relating to the classroom, such as child observation notes, lesson plan notes, and/or attendance.
• Consistently follows all aspects of the Procedures for Bus Safely Protocol. Ensure a safe environment for children and provide continuous supervision for all children.
• Uses a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children.
• Greet children and escort them to the classroom.
• In consultation with the teacher, prepare and gather materials for instructional purposes.
• In consultation with team members, participate in parent Open House during the start-up of each year.
• Attend and provide childcare at monthly parent meetings.
• Perform developmental screenings as requested.

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.

Code Of Conduct

• 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.

Training

• In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan.
• Participate in training as requested.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: 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: Experience in an early childhood education classroom, certified child care center, or comparable group care program.

Skills And Abilities

• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current Oregon Food Handler’s Card.
• 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.

Working Conditions

• 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.

Salary Description

21.38/hr