Assistant Teacher

ASSISTANT TEACHER: Infant/Toddler and Preschool (Clackamas County locations- Wilsonville, Molalla, Milwaukie)

$500 Hiring Incentive

Bring your experience and education in early childhood learning to support children and families as an Assistant Teacher with Early Head Start (ages 0-3) and Head Start (ages 3-5). We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to healthy early childhood development and family engagement.

Benefits include:

• Paid 2 weeks off over winter break and 1 week off at spring break, paid holidays
• Family medical, dental, vision subsidized by employer with employee contribution
• Agency contributes equivalent of 8% of salary to 403(b) retirement plan after 2 years; no match required
• $500 hiring incentive payable at 90 days continuous employment

We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Assist the classroom Teacher in providing Head Start educational services to selected low income and special needs children and their parents.

REPORTS TO: Education Supervisor; also takes direction from Teacher

SUPERVISES: No direct reports

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt; Represented

PAY GRADE: E. Starting range: $19.78 per hour*

Bilingual add to pay of .35/hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist teacher with:assessments and individualizations;

design and implementation of the daily lesson plan within the classroom;
setting up and maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment
maintaining records relating to the classroom, such as child observation notes, lesson plan notes, and/or attendance.

• Assist the classroom team in maintaining CLASS scores at or above the national threshold.
• Consistently follow all aspects of the Procedures for Bus Safely Protocol.
• Ensure a safe environment for children and provide continuous supervision for all children.
• Use a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children.
• Greet children and escort them to the classroom
• Under the direction of the teacher, prepare and gather materials for instructional purposes.
• In consultation with team members, participates in parent Open House during startup of each year.
• Attend and provide childcare at monthly parent meetings.
• Perform developmental screenings as requested.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Program Participation and Team Member:

• 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 programs overarching objectives.

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.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Child Development Associate (CDA); Associates or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in an early childhood education classroom, certified child care center, or comparable group care program.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with low income and special needs children.
• Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to use a positive approach in directing and redirecting child behavior
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current Oregon Food Handlers Card
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid drivers 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. Apply now to start your free registration: https://oregonearlylearning.com/providers-educators/providers-educatorscbr/. After clicking the box that says, Apply Online for the Central Background Registry, Check the box that states: I am applying for work, plan to volunteer or be associated with a licensed child care facility or requesting agency.
• Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to complete the TSGOLD basic course.
• Ability to pass a health and drug screen
• In order to best protect children, families, and staff from COVID-19 we require COVID -19 vaccination and booster for all staff, with exemptions for medical or religious reasons.

Working Conditions:

• Work with physically active three to five-year-old children or infants/toddlers for one or two class periods per day and during meal periods
• Extensive standing, walking
• Moderate sitting, kneeling, bending

Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

Because our vision is for a community in which ALL children have the best possible opportunity to succeed, we seek to confront racism, discrimination, and prejudice in all forms.

• We continue to educate ourselves so that we may effectively engage in conversations and actions that lead to real change.
• We remain committed to listening to one another, intending first to understand.
• We work to ensure that our leadership, staff, and culture reflect the diverse needs of the children and families that we serve.
• We continue to solicit feedback and ensure accountability at all levels, believing these are critical elements for cultivating an environment of equity, inclusion, and respect.

We have much to learn and much to do, desiring to be part of the solutions that will lead to safety, social justice, and a better, kinder world.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.78 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Oregon City, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person