Head Start Assistant Teacher - Pool

Position: Head Start Assistant Teacher - Candidate Pool
Description

GENERAL OBJECTIVE:
Assist the classroom Teacher in providing Head Start educational services to selected low income and special needs children and their parents.

Pay: $21.38/hr

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

* Under the direction of the teacher, prepare and gather materials for instructional purposes.

* In consultation with team members, participates in parent Open House during startup 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

Confidentiality:

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 in an early childhood education classroom, certified childcare 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