HS Assistant Teacher

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Full Time - 40 hours Professional Portland, OR, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $19.25 To $20.03 Hourly

Neighborhood House is a non-profit agency providing social services for children, families, seniors, and people experiencing food and housing insecurity. We have been engaging in anti-poverty work for 120 years, offering a safety net to ensure that our community has the support they need to thrive.

Neighborhood House’s Head Start program provides an opportunity for participants to learn, grow, and thrive in an environment that emphasizes parents as primary teachers, a co-operative environment between families, teachers, family advocates, home visitors, and other staff, connection to community resources, and learning through child-led play. Our program is designed to meet the needs of and to provide school readiness skills to all eligible children, including those with special needs and disabilities, so our community’s children and families are stronger for life.

40 hours per week (benefits eligible), part-year position with an unpaid 9-week summer break

Neighborhood House’s Head Start program provides an opportunity for participants to learn, grow, and thrive in an environment that emphasizes families as the child’s primary teachers in a cooperative environment between families, teachers, family advocates, home visitors, and other staff, with connection to community resources, and learning through child-led play. Our program is designed to meet the needs of, and to provide school readiness skills to, all eligible children, including those with special needs and disabilities, so our community’s children and families are stronger for life.

This position assists the teacher in fostering a positive classroom climate through the utilization of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) strategies to support effective classroom management, while assisting in the effective implementation of Creative Curriculum activities to support student’s learning and healthy development, and adhering to the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards, under the leadership of the Head Teacher.

• Assist the lead teacher in establishing and upholding a positive classroom climate utilizing the PBIS framework.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children while maintaining an environment conducive to learning.
• Supervise all students actively to ensure their mental, physical, and emotional safety.
• Take necessary precautions to safeguard students, staff, and facilities both indoors and outdoors.
• Assist in the organization of classroom supplies and learning materials for accessibility and engagement.
• Assist in implementation of a consistent routine comprising various activities to promote holistic child development
• Foster exploration, problem-solving, and positive socialization through thoughtful engagement.
• Engage actively in child-led play and meaningful conversations to support individual development.
• Leverage mealtimes and outdoor activities to reinforce positive social skills and healthy habits
• Tend to daily tasks such as setup, cleanup, diaper changes, and potty training according to protocols.
• Adhere to positive behavior management and safety procedures.

• Collaborate with the lead teacher in developing and executing developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with program goals.
• Assist in the implementation of individualized learning goals within the lesson plan through thoughtful engagement.
• Support developmental screenings and assessments as needed by the teacher.
• Collaborate with families to ensure continuity between home and classroom learning experiences.
• Assist in parent-teacher conferences and home visits as needed.
• Regularly communicate with families regarding…