Assistant Teacher, HS Duration (Sept - May)

Community Action Organization • Hillsboro, OR

56d • $23

About The Position

We're looking for a full-time assistant teacher. The ideal candidate will have an Associate of Early Childhood Education or higher (preferred), two years of experience teaching children ages 3-5, and will be bilingual in English and Spanish. A Step 7 from the Oregon Registry Online and a current Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR) enrollment is required before hire. This position is under an Advanced Placement rate and all new hires receive $23/hour.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (or equivalent).
• Minimum of a Step 7 certification on the Oregon Registry Online.
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching children ages 3-5 years in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group program.
• 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.
• Current Oregon Registry Certificate: Step 7 or higher (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 classroom staff (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire).

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Early Childhood Education or higher (preferred)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Support the Teacher in developing and implementing weekly lesson plans; collecting and recording objective child observations; support with the planning and implementation of the curriculum and individualized education services to the children in the class.
• Provide successful inclusion of children with mental health and/or special needs and work with Early Childhood Special Education staff and partners to identify and provide appropriate services.
• Assist the Family Services Teacher with relationship-based support to assist families in skill development to achieve their family goals including regular follow-up to identify progress or barriers to progress.
• Use CLASS observations and feedback to inform teaching practices and enhance child/teacher interactions, as well as identify areas for professional development.
• Utilize databases to generate reports and analyze data to ensure compliance with program requirements or to ensure continuous quality improvement.

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
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees