Assistant Teacher - HS Duration (August - May)
About The Position
Community Action is a nonprofit organization providing services to low-income families, including housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education in the Washington County area. The Assistant Teacher supports the Head Start classroom at Lincoln Elementary. This is a full-time, August–May position paid at an Advanced Placement rate; all new hires receive $23 per hour. The Assistant Teacher supports the Teacher with lesson planning, curriculum implementation, child observations, and individualized education services. The role also helps provide inclusive support to children with mental health needs and/or special needs, works with families on their goals, uses CLASS observations to improve teaching practices, and uses databases and reports to support program compliance and continuous quality improvement.
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.
- At least one year of experience teaching children ages 3–5 in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program.
- Must 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.
- Two years of experience teaching children ages 3–5.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Fluent verbal and written communication skills 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, collecting and recording objective child observations, and planning and implementing curriculum and individualized education services.
- Support the successful inclusion of children with mental health needs 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 for families, including helping families develop skills to achieve their goals and following up regularly to identify progress or barriers.
- Use CLASS observations and feedback to inform teaching practices, improve child-teacher interactions, and identify professional development needs.
- Use databases to generate reports and analyze data for program compliance and continuous quality improvement.
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental coverage and 90% of the employee's medical premiums covered 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
