Teacher Assistant - Early Head Start

About the role

To assist the Teacher / Home Visitor in providing the best possible classroom experience for all children.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly and physically/emotionally safe environment.
• Assist teacher with lesson plan implementation.
• Assist teacher with classroom preparation and clean up.
• Assist with breakdown of facility when necessary.
• Participate in daily classroom activities and routines, including field trips.
• Join the children for meals. Model social skills and good eating habits. Gently encourage trying new foods.
• Use positive interactions with children including verbal and body language.
• Use developmentally appropriate practices.
• Work to ensure good self-concept in all children.
• Help parents integrate into classroom.
• Model behavior management skills.
• Follow bilingual guidance from staff notebook.
• Assist with data entry as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA credential preferred.
• Two years of paid experience, or a combination of related experience and training.

Requirements

• Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
• Oregon Food Handler’s card or ServSafe® Food Safety Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Department of Education-Child Care Division Central Background Registry at time of hire and update it as required.
• Health Appraisal within 30 days of hire and update it as required.