Early Head Start / Head Start Assistant Teacher **Applicant Pool**

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.
• Support the design and implementation of 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 Safety 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 the start of each year.
• Attend and provide childcare at monthly parent meetings.
• Perform developmental screenings as requested.

Additional Expectations

• 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.

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 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.