Assistant Teacher

SUMMARY OF POSITION: This position will function as a mentee position with the Teacher/Home Visitor, and is responsible for assisting with all aspects of classroom operations, as well as with social service and family engagement, planning and conducting class for a group of three, four and five-year old children, education-oriented clusters including parent home visits and conferences. The position assures completion of screenings as mandated by performance standards.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Have completed Child Development Associate (CDA). Accreditation must be accepted by the state of Oregon. Minimum score of a step 7 in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) or CDA certification must be achieved within one year of hire. Must be enrolled in AA degree program to be completed within 3 years of enrollment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Employment is contingent upon evidence of enrollment in the Oregon Early Learning Division Central Background Registry. Apply now at https://secure.emp.state.or.us/ccd/ .

Must have a negative pre-employment substance abuse screening, TB Clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or approved religious or medical exemption.

Benefits

• 40 hrs/wk
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Life/Disability Coverage
• Retirement Contribution
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Cont. Education Assistance
• Vacations aligned with public school schedule
• Family-oriented environment

ABOUT US: We prioritize enrollment for families of young children who face significant risk factors affecting school success i.e. those living in poverty, those disabled or with serious health/mental concerns, those with extreme/violent behavioral issues, those affected by abuse and neglect, incarceration, parent illness/disability, domestic violence, substance abuse, homelessness, foster care or other serious concerns.

For detailed job description, see below.

ASSISTANT TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborate with 8 families to establish family development goals and document this collaborative process in the implementation of the Family Partnership Plan.

2. Utilize available program and community resources to best meet the needs of the program and the families served.

3. Attend and provide support for Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings for children in assigned classes.

4. Develop and maintain a confidential file for each child and family with all required records.

5. Plan and implement parent trainings with respect to children’s health status, including medical follow-up, physical health, dental health, mental health, and nutritional intake.

6. Complete 30, 45, and 90-day requirements and make referrals as needed.

7. Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of young children’s development, including ASQ’s and subsequent referrals.

8. Observe children, encourage parents to provide observation information, and record anecdotal observations to regularly document progress in the web-based data system. See policy CDH-04-416.

9. Create home visit plans to ensure individualization.

10. Submit lesson plans for manager approval. Lesson plans must include domains, developmental areas, individualized goals, TS Gold and ELOF Framework objectives.

11. Promote parental involvement in curriculum planning, program governance, and the overall Head Start program.

12. Be able to accurately fill out program paperwork as appropriate, including but not limited to: Face-to-Name Transition Sheet, Classroom Health and Safety Checklist, Outdoor Safety Checklist, and accident/incident forms.

13. Keep center file current to ensure accurate record of attendance, center meetings, fieldtrip forms, lesson plans, observation notes, socialization plans, parent trainings, parent flyers, center/reflection meeting minutes, and home visit documentation sheets.

14. Submit all requests for purchase and supplies to appropriate manager for approval. Store/ maintain supplies appropriately.

15. Provide required documentation, meal counts, attendance, all health requirements, and health transactions to the Records Technician.

16. Attend and participate in all meetings and trainings as scheduled.

17. Ensure safety of all supervised areas.

18. Conduct monthly emergency drills and evacuations.

19. Attend and participate in one-on-one reflective supervision meetings regarding caseload families.

20. Become proficient in Teaching Strategies Gold.

21. Utilize Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework, TS Gold data, observations, school readiness goals and parent input to establish child goals and update as needed. Set/update child goals in collaboration with parents at specified times throughout the school year.

22. Communicate with children at their eye level.

23. Participate in recruitment efforts/activities.

24. Plan and facilitate parent orientations/enrollments to the program.

25. Report and document incidents of suspected child abuse and neglect to DHS.

26. Respect the confidentiality of information about Head Start children and families, staff and personnel issues, and agency operations.

27. Assist in the training and monitoring classroom aides and volunteers.

28. Plan, organize, and attend monthly parent meetings, scheduled at a time conducive to parent participation. Submit documentation of parent group meetings to Family and Community Engagement Manager monthly.

29. Enter transactions in to Child Plus daily.

30. Utilize Outlook email and calendar for current and efficient communication daily.

31. Act as a Substitute Director for Child Care Licensure in the absence of Manager.

32. Attend, participate and commit to Practice Based Coaching sessions and Teachers Learning and Collaborating sessions.

33. Substitute for Education Staff in the classroom as needed.

34. Must update monthly and maintain personal ORO account and with trainings, certificate renewals, and other position requirements to ensure compliance with OCC qualification regulations.

35. Support other classrooms and Home Visitors as needed.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.46 - $26.66 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Enrollment in the Oregon ELD Central Background Registry is a prerequisite for this position and can take some time to process. To avoid a the wait, apply online now at https://secure.emp.state.or.us/ccd/ .

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Associate's Degree or Child Development Associate? (Required)

Work Location: In person