Early Head Start Classroom Aide Job Gladstone area,Oregon USA,Education / Teaching

Classroom Aide

Assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in providing and coordinating classroom services to families enrolled in the assigned classroom; ensure high quality early childhood education standards are met; help ensure that Clackamas County Children's Commission policies and procedures are followed.

Reports To:

Education Manager; also takes direction from Teacher

Supervises:
No direct reports

Classification:
Non-exempt;
Represented

Pay Grade: A

Essential Functions:

Assist Teacher and Assistant Teacher in carrying out daily classroom activities and schedules

Assist Teacher with follow-through and evaluation of the daily lesson plan

Assist Teacher and Assistant Teacher with assuring the class is equipped with all needed materials and supplies

Assist with input of child behavior observation notes to be used for individualization

Participate in Open House and other class and center events

Use a positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children

Participate in bus monitor training and act as bus monitor if needed

Assist with maintaining the classroom in a neat, safe, and clutter-free manner

Provide child care at Family Gatherings if needed

Assist in preparing food for meals in accordance with CACFP and program guidelines.

Additional Expectations:

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.
Follow Agency policy/procedures for reporting and documenting suspected child abuse and/or neglect.

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.

Job Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
Current Child Development Associate (CDA), or ability to complete CDA within one year of hire preferred
Knowledge of child development preferred
Experience working with children ages three to five preferred

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to apply positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and re-directing child behavior
Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Ability to work use time effectively and work with minimal direct supervision
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.
Ability to obtain and maintain an Oregon Food Handler's Card

Working Conditions:

Work with physically active three to five-year-old children for one or two class periods per day (each class period is 3.5 hours)
Extensive standing, walking
Moderate sitting, kneeling, bending

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of this position.

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Continuation of all positions is contingent upon future funding.