Assistant Teacher

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde•Grand Ronde, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance with developing and implementing instructional programs for 3- to 5-year-old children. Creates a successful environment that will promote the growth and development of students and families.

Requirements

High School or GED equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience.
Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or be enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential program within 6 months of hire or a program leading to an Associates or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education.
First Aid/CPR certification required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Food Handler’s card is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Maintains knowledge in Early Childhood Education.
Must have the ability to work well with children and staff.
Must be dependable and demonstrate willingness to participate in additional training.
Requires TB and Hep B vaccinations and a physical every three years.
Requires working knowledge and proficiency in use of office equipment and computer software such as Microsoft Products.
Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, business and telephone etiquette.
Must have the ability to work at times with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American culture is required.
Candidates for this position will be subject to criminal and character background checks and may be subject to fingerprinting.
Must maintain registration in the State of Oregon Central Background Registry.

Nice To Haves

May be required to serve as a Disaster Reservist during Emergencies, or when the Tribal Emergency Operations Center is opened.

Responsibilities

Assists with developing and implementing curriculum that is developmentally appropriate with parental involvement and Policy Council approval; provides student instruction in the absence of supervisor.
Assists in preparation, implementation, and cleanup of meals, educational activities and cultural activities.
Assists with ensuring the curriculum is being followed to fidelity; including setting up and maintaining a classroom environment that meets students where they are, and promotes their continued growth and success in school.
Provides supervisor with information to accurately document and track student’s development and growth.
Works with students and staff in classroom, on playground and in field trip supervision taking lead when the supervisor is out.
May be required to oversee aftercare programing.
Organizes, replenishes and prepares materials and supplies for classroom activities.
Observes children's interactions and participation in program activities.
Identifies preferences in activities and level of participation.
Provides continuous opportunities for children of all ages and abilities to experience success.
Conducts weekly staff meetings when supervisor is not available.
Helps to provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces child development and educational status and progress.
Assists children boarding and exiting the bus and assist with children with vehicle restraint systems assuring that all bus safety standards are met
Responds to emergencies of children or vehicle.
Assists with emergency evacuation.
Enforces child drop-off and pick-up procedures/policies.
Ensures compliance with program policies and procedures.
Assists with maintaining the established monitoring system that assures compliance with performance standards and program goals.
Immediately reports safety concerns to supervisor and administration
Handles disciplinary problems promptly and consistently according to established policy.
Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to established policy.
Provides frequent feedback and guidance using positive communication skills with all students.
Maintains positive parent contacts such as carrying out positive on-going relationships with families; scheduling and participating in home visits and conferences with families.
Encourages experimentation and socialization skills with children.
Shares information regarding child's progress or behavioral concerns with team members to ensure continuum of care between programs.
Responds to parent/student requests for information, questions, or concerns.
Assists with conferences for families re: child’s developmental and educational status and progress.
Assists in inventory and ordering of equipment and materials.
Schedules and coordinates field trips.
Enters data about children into database daily.
Operates standard office equipment; answers parent phone calls; files documents; creates purchase orders, check requests, newsletters, and flyers.
Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor.