Associate Teacher EHS

UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY HEAD START•Umatilla, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Teacher EHS supports the teacher in implementing early learning preschool programs, creating safe and nurturing environments for children to grow and learn. They assist in achieving school readiness goals, encompassing social, emotional, educational, physical, and nutritional development. This role involves direct interaction with children, documentation of their progress, and collaboration with parents and staff to ensure a high-quality educational experience.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent is required.
Head Start Associate Teachers will be required to meet position qualifications listed below upon hire or within two years of hire.
Early Head Start Associate Teachers will be required to meet position qualifications listed below upon hire.
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or State-awarded ORO certificate for preschool teachers (step 7 or above), or Approved 15-credit Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate, or Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development.
One year of experience working in an early childhood education setting with children in the same age group as the assigned classroom.
Current First Aid, CPR, and Food Handler’s card.
Head Start experience.
Community service experience.
Multi-cultural experience.
Current enrollment in the Child Care Division’s Central Background Registry.
Current physical examination, drug screen, and TB screen documentation prior to hire.
Ability to drive a private or Agency vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license and personal automobile or provide a plan that will allow fulfillment of position requirements.
A DMV Record check will be conducted prior to hire.
Desire to work with low-income children and their families.
Communicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in face-to-face, one-to-one, and in group settings.
Fluent in English both verbally and written.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in an early childhood education setting with children in the same age group as the assigned classroom.
Current First Aid, CPR, and Food Handler’s card.
Head Start experience.
Community service experience.
Multi-cultural experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Teacher in preparing, implementing, and evaluating daily classroom activities.
Ensure children are taught and supervised in a consistent manner.
Maintain constant supervision of children, ensuring they are within sight and sound at all times.
Take responsibility for the children when the Teacher is not present.
Take the primary lead for 5 children in the classroom, tracking and documenting their goal development.
Assist the Teacher and parents in providing for children’s daily needs and routines.
Ensure all children are signed in and out by the parent daily using the Attendance and Sign In and Out Forms.
Assist the Teacher and parents in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Share responsibility for maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the classroom, including janitorial duties such as sterilization of toys, sweeping and mopping floors, and cleaning toilets and sinks.
Assist in planning and involving parents and children in the preparation of nutritious foods and cleanup at meal times.
Assist with daily personal hygiene of the children, including diapering, feeding, tooth brushing, toileting, hand-washing, and resting.
Share responsibility for providing appropriate care for children with disabilities.
Encourage parents to attend monthly Family Nights.
Attend Family Night activities when required, contributing relevant education component information.
Provide input to the teacher for Parent/Staff Conferences, Comprehensive Staffing, and Monthly Individual Child Goal Tracking.
Utilize the teacher, other staff, and resource library for technical assistance.
Maintain positive communication with parents.
Monitor children and adults during transportation, ensuring all child restraints are properly installed and fastened on the bus.
Assist with boarding and exiting the bus.
Help with evacuations and assist in the event of an emergency.
Demonstrate positive guidance techniques with children.
Ensure the bus is attended at all times.
Assist with post-trip inspection of the bus to ensure all students have departed.
Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions, and workshops as assigned.
Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan, and objectives of the Agency.
Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families, and the community.
Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time.
Maintain confidentiality regarding staff and family information.
Maintain objectives and professional standards.
Improve self-skills and education.
Fulfill the role as a mandated reporter as stated in the Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
Be present at work to provide consistency of services.
Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
Demonstrate commitment to the mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties.
Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor.