Assistant Teacher, Early Head Start (Full Year)

Community Action Organization • Hillsboro, OR

3d • $23

About The Position

We're looking for a full-time Assistant Teacher for our Early Head Start program. The ideal candidate will have an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, +2 years of experience teaching children ages 0-3 years, and will be bilingual in English and Spanish. Minimum requirements include Oregon Registry Step 7 and 1 year of experience teaching children ages 0-3 years. This position receives a wage of $23.00/hr as long as minimum requirements are met.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (Infant/Toddler); sufficient to be placed at Step 7 or higher on the Oregon Registry. Transcripts, diplomas and/or Oregon Registry Step Certificates are required to validate educational requirements. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of one year experience teaching in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program in the care of children ages 0-3.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
• 2 years of experience teaching children ages 0-3 years
• bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe, healthy, orderly and nurturing classroom environment.
• Assist the Teacher in the preparation and implementation of lesson plans and classroom materials to support a developmentally appropriate education program.
• Work in partnership with classroom staff to encourage collaborative team interactions that facilitates respectful relationships, embraces diversity and encourages constructive problem-solving.
• Develop and maintain respectful relationships with families; documenting regular contact. Set and maintain professional boundaries with families.
• Conduct home visits as needed.
• Assist the Teacher to develop parent-focused activities to establish a positive link between home and school as needed. Support the parent as the primary educator of the child.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental and 90% of your medical premiums covered by the employer for single coverage plans
• Bilingual Pay Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Generous time off benefits with paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees