Early Head Start 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 classroom records such as child observation notes, lesson plan notes, and attendance
• Consistently follow all aspects of the Procedures for Bus Safely Protocol
• Ensure a safe environment for children and provide continuous supervision
• Use a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children
• Greet children and escort them to the classroom
• Under teacher direction, prepare and gather instructional materials
• Participate in parent Open House at the start of each year in consultation with team members
• Attend monthly parent meetings and provide childcare
• 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
• Project a professional work image in dress and manner
• Be familiar with and adhere to position‑related policies and procedures and 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
• In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan and participate in training as requested

Requirements

• Child Development Associate (CDA); an Associate’s 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
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current Oregon Food Handler’s Card
• Ability to possess