Assistant Teacher

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
9615 Grand Ronde Rd
Grand Ronde, OR 97347, USA

Starting Wage Range: $24.60/hr.

- $31.84/hr.

Job Summary:

Provides assistance with developing and implementing instructional programs for preschool children ages 3 to 5. Creates a successful environment that will promote the growth and development of students and families.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with developing and implementing curriculum that is developmentally appropriate with parental involvement and Policy Council approval; provides student instruction in the absence of supervisor.
• Assists in preparation, implementation, and cleanup of meals, educational activities and cultural activities.
• Assists with ensuring the curriculum is being followed to fidelity; including setting up and maintaining a classroom environment that meets students where they are and promotes their continued growth and success in school.
• Provides supervisor with information to accurately document and track student’s development and growth.
• Works with students and staff in classroom, on playground and in field trip supervision taking lead when the supervisor is out.
• May be required to oversee aftercare programing.
• Organizes, replenishes and prepares materials and supplies for classroom activities.
• Observes children's interactions and participation in program activities. Identifies preferences in activities and level of participation.
• Provides continuous opportunities for children of all ages and abilities to experience success.
• Conducts weekly staff meetings when supervisor is not available.
• Helps to provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces child development and educational status and progress.
• Assists children boarding and exiting the bus and assist with children with vehicle restraint systems assuring that all bus safety standards are met
• Responds to emergencies of children or vehicle.
• Assists with emergency evacuation.
• Enforces child drop-off and pick-up procedures/policies.
• Ensures compliance with program policies and procedures.
• Assists with maintaining an established monitoring system that assures compliance with performance standards and program goals.
• Immediately reports safety concerns to supervisor and administration
• Handles disciplinary problems promptly and consistently according to established policy.
• Reports on cases of suspected child abuse according to established policy.
• Provides frequent feedback and guidance using positive communication skills with all students.
• Maintains positive parent contacts such as carrying out positive on-going relationships with families; scheduling and participating in home visits and conferences with families.
• Encourages experimentation and socialization skills with children.
• Shares information regarding child's progress or behavioral concerns with team members to ensure continuum of care between programs.
• Responds to parent/student requests for information, questions, or concerns.
• Assists with conferences for families re: child’s developmental and educational status and progress.
• Assists in inventory and ordering of equipment and materials.
• Schedules and coordinates field trips.
• Operates standard office equipment; answers parent phone calls; files documents; creates purchase orders, check requests, newsletters, and flyers.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, and Licenses:

• Requires a High School or GED equivalent and minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a Head Start program.
• Must be at least a step 5 in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) and be able to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA certification within 6 months of hire.

Driving Requirements:

• Employees may be required to drive for work-related purposes and must maintain a valid…