Teacher Aide

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Education

This recruitment is to fill positions in our service areas:

Albany and the Corvallis/Philomath areas as openings occur.
Positions are 40 hours per week M-F.

The opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization serving children and families

A competitive wage in addition to a generous benefits package, to include:

• Medical/dental/vision and life insurance,
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and match,
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO and phased in paid Winter and Spring break, and paid Holidays.
• Kidco is a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness programs
• Generous tuition assistance program and career growth tracks.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement

Wage: $18.01 per hour w/ 6% increase available for Spanish/English bilingual skills.

40 hours per week or 1 part time position 27 hours per week

Depending upon placement, positions are part year, or full year with minimum 2 week summer layoff.

Location:

this recruitment is to fill positions in our service area of Linn and Benton counties

Please be sure to list any experience working with children 0-5 in your application.

Position

Purpose:

As part of the education team, support efficient classroom operations to promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of Head Start children.

Provide assistance in assigned classrooms to:

• Gather and prepare materials for classroom use.
• Follow a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, two meals and effective transitions between activities.
• Provide assistance in maintaining a developmentally appropriate and safe environment.
• Support an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
• Work with and guide children in a supportive, positive and consistent manner.
• Provide supervision for small group activities.
• Work with individual or small groups of children
• Perform classroom and center cleaning tasks as needed and as directed.

• Attend and participate in program meetings as requested by supervisor
• Complete all areas of responsibility in compliance with program code of conduct and confidentiality policies.
• Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
• Demonstrate commitment to mission, values and policies in the performance of daily duties.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Education requirement: high school diploma or GED
• Experience with children in target age group ( 0-3 and 3-5) is preferred.
• Ability to maintain written and computerized educational record keeping systems in an organized and accurate manner.
• Sensitivity to individual and group needs or adults and children in target area; knowledge of child development and family dynamics preferred.
• Experience assisting in the development and implementation of classroom plans preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff and public.

• First Aid/CPR and Food Handler’s cards.(training is employer paid and provided upon hire)
• Enrollment in Child Care Division Central Background Registry
• Completion of Employee Health Appraisal: pre-employment health appraisal employer paid and arranged.