Early Learning Teacher Assistant

Early Learning Teacher Assistant

The Early Learning Teacher Assistant will support the Lead Teacher to implement curriculum in a safe, healthy and nurturing classroom environment that supports each child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth and development. Performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group. Works cooperatively with the lead teacher to discuss and aid in the implementation of daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum and covid related sanitation standards.

• Support the lead teaching team and a group of preschool children
• Individual and/or small group instruction for children
• Exchange of information between home and school (e.g., creation of flyers, conference reminders)
• Communicate with families regarding student behavior, needs, and growth
• Ensure safety, engagement, and creativity of each individual in the group
• Foster the social-emotional intelligences of children
• Follow daily lesson plans, making adjustments when needed
• Set up, maintain and clean up daily provocations
• Create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for students, families and colleagues
• Support classroom expectations and agreements
• Guide children through the process of exploration, collaboration and reflection
• Comfortable getting outside and creating a positive light on outdoor education in all weather
• Keep an organized and orderly classroom that promotes creativity and learning
• Maintain weekly communication with parents through a weekly email
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners
• Supervise students during recess and other non‑class times
• Assist in planning and supervising walking and local field trips

• Attend Kairos
  
  PDX staff and family events
• Participate in professional development to facilitate growth of each student, staff member and the organization overall
• Engage in continuous improvement practices including observations, reflections and collaborations
• Perform other related duties as needed and assigned

• Early Childhood Education degree or equivalent experience
• Relevant experience in child development and early childhood education
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Compassionate and confident leader
• Eagerness to work collaboratively with the early childhood teaching team
• Documentation of attaining at least step 4 in Oregon registry
• Enrollment in Oregon’s Criminal Background Registry through the Office of Child Care (cost paid by applicant)

• High tolerance for ambiguity and changing work priorities
• Highly detail‑focused and results‑oriented
• Effective communication with multiple constituencies (families, parents, staff and students)
• Team‑player attitude and strong customer‑service orientation
• Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership, and tenacity
• Willingness to learn about and adapt to Kairos
  
  PDX culture
• Commitment to culturally relevant practices
• Commitment to professional reflection and ongoing collaboration
• Current Food Handlers Card and CPR/First Aid Certificate required (cost paid by applicant)
• Will pass a criminal background check
• Enrollment in Oregon’s Criminal Background registry
• Adherence to Governors Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff
• Share Kairos
  
  PDX’s stance that excellent public education is a civil right of all children and families
• Experience working with diverse populations, specifically people of color
• Passion for Kairos
  
  PDX’s mission

About the Organization

Kairos

PDX is a non‑profit organization focused on delivering excellent, equitable education to underserved children, their families and their communities. Our mission is to eliminate the prolific racial achievement and opportunity gaps by cultivating confident, creative, compassionate leaders. We do this through an organizational approach that includes our Learning Academy, Community Relations, Government Affairs, and Training Academy. Please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position is currently accepting applications.