Classroom Aide Duration 40 Hour

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title:

Classroom Aide - Duration

Department:

Head Start

Open Date:

January 11, 2024

Reports to:

Teacher

Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Work Location:

Archer Glen Elementary School

Hiring Rate:

$17.00

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Position Status:

Regular Full Time (RFT)

Benefit Status:

Eligible for Benefits

Work Hours Per Week:

40

Number of Positions:

1

Months Active:

August - June

Positions Supervised:

0

Special Note on Central Background Registry Requirement:

In order to be offered any position within our Head Start program, you must be currently enrolled in Oregon's Central Background Registry. If you are not currently enrolled, you may still be considered for this position, but no offer of employment may be extended to you until this requirement has been completed. For information on how to enroll in Oregon's Central Background Registry, please visit www.childcareinoregon.org or call the Office of Child Care at 1.800.556.6616.

Benefits: All regular full-time (RFT) status positions of 20 hours per week or more year round or part year of .50 FTE or higher are eligible for our outstanding benefits package including:

• Individual Medical with premium covered at 90%
• Free Dental insurance for the employee
• Employer matched retiremet dollar for dollar for the first 3%
• Generous paid sick and vacation time
• 13 paid 0bserved holidays
• Free life and long term disability insurance
• Medex travel assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rich and diverse mission-based working environment
• Possible student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Position Summary:

In support of the Agency's mission, and under the direction of the Teacher, the Classroom Aide is responsible for assisting the classroom teaching team with the implementation of a high-quality preschool program for children that is consistent with Head Start policies and performance standards. The Classroom Aide works with children and parents in a sensitive manner which respects individual differences, cultural backgrounds, and current circumstances. The Classroom Aide is responsible for the serving meals and snacks to children according to program Food Service procedures. Responsibilities also include compliance with Federal and State Head Start Performance Standards, Agency/Head Start Policies and Procedures, Oregon Childcare Division regulations, and Spark/QRIS standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Teachers, other center staff, and volunteers to implement education and food service programs.
• Under the direction of the Teacher, conducting developmentally appropriate educational activities for children.
• Support the team with developing a consistent classroom schedule which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, and meals.
• Use CLASS observations and feedback to inform teaching practices and enhance child/teacher interactions, as well as identify areas for professional development.
• Collect objective and complete observations on children on a regular basis.
• Support classroom schedule and routines as directed by the Teacher.
• Responsible for serving meals and snacks to children according to program Food Service policies and procedures.
• Assist the teaching team with communication with families as needed.
• Develop and maintain consistent, positive relationships with children, treating them with dignity and respect.
• Apply developmentally appropriate positive guidance and behavior management according to program policy.
• Support a welcoming classroom environment by modeling respectful behavior towards all children, parents, and peers.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, healthy, orderly, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Responsible for reviewing the Active Supervision and Safety Plan with the team on a quarterly basis and providing feedback, as necessary.
• Strictly adhering to all safety policies and procedures at all times and respond/correct any at-risk safety issues immediately.
• Ensure that no child will be left alone or unsupervised.
• Maintain confidentiality according to program policies and procedures.
• Support the team with the taking and entering of program and school district attendance as needed.
• Support the team with data entry as needed.
• Responsible for understanding and implementing the appropriate policies and procedures and performance standards as prescribed by the Office of Head Start and the Community Action Head Start Program.
• Strictly adhere to agency code of ethics and standards of workplace behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs including regular and reliable attendance and adherence to all company workplace behavior standards.

Marginal Functions and Responsibilities:

• Other marginal functions and responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide childcare during monthly parent site/center meetings as required.
• Occasionally perform Bus Monitor duties on the school bus.

Required Education/Training/Experience:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to new hire processing and beginning actual employment.
• Completion of appropriate Fit for Duty and TB Testing according to Head Start regulations prior to date of hire.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish, written and verbal.
• Current Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) OR enrolled in a program leading to an Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education OR enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program (Preschool) to be completed within two years.
• 16 or more hours of volunteer work in a Head Start classroom; or three (3) months or more experience at a community based child care center or home child care center.

Required Licensing or Other Special Certifications:

• Current Oregon Registry Step Certificate (or acquired within 90 days from date of hire).
• Current First Aid/CPR certification (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire).
• Current Oregon Food Handler Card (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire).
• All state licensing requirements for a classroom staff (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire).

Required Physical Demands of Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Work is conducted mostly in a classroom environment with some potential for work on a school bus.
• Occasional phone use.
• Occasional use of video terminal and keyboarding.
• Ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in the classroom and outdoor play areas.
• Physical ability to move quickly in order to redirect children for the purpose of insuring a child's safety or the safety of others in the environment.
• Ability to respond appropriately both physically and mentally to en emergency or crisis situation, such as to provide CPR and/or First Aid to a pre-school age child, to evacuate a building, etc.
• In normal work day, may stand/walk __4__ hrs/day; may sit _4_ hrs/day; may drive __1 hrs/week; may use hands for repetitive grasping, pushing and pulling, typing and fine manipulation _2_ hrs/day; may use hands at or above shoulder level for _1_ hrs/day.
• In normal work day, may bend, squat, and/or climb frequently. Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending and sitting on the floor or in small chairs.
• Work is light in nature, occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Occasional lifting of a child weighing up to 60 lbs.
• May require walking or standing to a significant degree, or sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.

How to Apply for this Position:

To be considered we must receive a completed Community Action Employment Application form. You are welcome to also include a cover letter and resume at your option. Transcripts may be required for certain positions. Applications can be completed on our website: www.caowash.org or you can print off the application to complete or pick up the application form at either of our following locations:

Hillsboro - 1001 SW Baseline St, Hillsboro OR 97123

Beaverton - 5050 SW Griffith Dr, Suite 101, Beaverton OR 97005

Be sure to submit your application in a timely manner. If you choose not to complete an online application, you can send your completed application form, optional resume and cover letter and any other required documents via fax at 503.400.3691. If you prefer to mail your application be sure to mail attention Human Resources at the Hillsboro office address above.

All application submissions will be acknowledged with a receipt notification. If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you.

All current Community Action employees are encouraged to apply for openings at Community Action which they are interested in. For current employees, some qualifications may be met by an equivalent combination or education and experience at the discretion of the employer.

COMMUNITY ACTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Community Action is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state equal employment opportunity laws. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

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