Preschool Teacher Assistant

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Collaborates with the teacher in providing a positive learning environment and curriculum that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development, consistent with Head Start Performance Standards, OCDC policies and procedures, USDA, CCD Licensing regulations, and/or other applicable standards.

High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria with an Oregon Registry Step less than 8 and

• Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 6 months from date of hire; or
• One year Oregon community college certificate in field with training or coursework in early childhood development WITH a focus on preschool development within 1 year from date of hire; or
• Enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program in early childhood education or child development to be completed within 2 years from date of hire.

High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria with an Oregon Registry Step equal to or greater than 8

• Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 6 months from date of hire; or
• One year Oregon community college certificate in field WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on preschool development within 1 year from date of hire; or
• Enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program in early childhood education or child development to be completed within 2 years from date of hire.

• High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria AND
• Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate; or
• 1 year Oregon community college certificate in field WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on preschool development.

• Associate’s degree or higher in Early childhood education or child development; or
• Any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education or child development WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on preschooler development and/or education.

1 PTA-E who meet the education requirements and are on Oregon Registry Step 7 or higher are paid at PG E5 starting on step A-1.

2 Oregon Registry Step 8 or higher per certificate or college coursework pathway.

3 Oregon Registry Step 9 or higher per degree or college coursework pathway.