Assistant Teacher - HS Duration (August - May)
About The Position
Community Action, a nonprofit organization serving low-income families in Washington County through housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education, is hiring a full-time Assistant Teacher for the Hillsboro Child Development Center. The position is for the Head Start program and runs August through May. New hires receive $23 per hour under an Advanced Placement rate. The Assistant Teacher supports the classroom Teacher with lesson planning, curriculum implementation, child observations, and individualized education services. The role also supports inclusion for children with mental health and/or special needs, partners with early childhood special education staff, assists families in working toward their goals, and uses CLASS feedback and program data to improve teaching practices and ensure compliance.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (Infant/Toddler), sufficient for placement 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.
- Minimum of one year of experience teaching children ages 3–5 in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program.
- Successfully pass applicable background checks and Oregon Central Background Registry checks before new-hire processing and beginning employment.
- Complete appropriate Fit for Duty and TB testing according to Head Start regulations before the hire date.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or higher.
- Fluent verbal and written communication in English and another language, with the ability to translate written material.
- Experience with and/or knowledge of Head Start.
- Training and/or education in working with children with special needs.
Responsibilities
- Support the Teacher in developing and implementing weekly lesson plans.
- Collect and record objective observations of children and support curriculum planning and implementation, including individualized education services.
- Support the 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 in providing relationship-based support to help families develop skills and achieve family goals, with regular follow-up to identify progress or barriers.
- Use CLASS observations and feedback to inform teaching practices, enhance child/teacher interactions, and identify professional development needs.
- Use databases to generate reports and analyze data to support program compliance and continuous quality improvement.
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental coverage and 90% of medical premiums covered by the employer for single coverage plans.
- Bilingual Pay Program.
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
- Paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
