Early Head Start Assistant Teacher
About The Position
NeighborImpact’s Early Head Start program provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to families with children from birth to age three, as well as pregnant women. Early Head Start aims to foster school readiness and social competence, ensuring children and families receive the necessary resources and support during the critical early years. This role involves working closely with the Early Head Start teaching team to enhance students' learning and development. It includes creating a safe, engaging, and dynamic educational setting, under the guidance and direction of the EHS Teacher Advocate. This role will take charge of the classroom during the Teacher's absence and will assist in designing and conducting a range of group activities daily. This position will also observe and record child progress and assist with required program documentation.
Requirements
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, (or equivalent coursework) in early childhood development; with a focus on infant and toddler development.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood development or equivalent, with a focus on infant and toddler development.
- Diploma and transcripts or certificates are required to validate education requirements.
- Competency with Microsoft applications.
- Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Must be able to ride a school bus with children for assigned periods of time.
- Must have an initial health examination, and a periodic re-examination.
- Proof of current auto insurance.
- Must provide current liability insurance.
- Food Handler’s Card.
- Current enrollment in the OR Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry (CBR).
- Within 60 days of hire, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- 6 months experience in an infant/toddler setting preferred.
- Head Start parent or past parent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create a safe, engaging, and dynamic educational setting.
- Take charge of the classroom during the Teacher's absence.
- Assist in designing and conducting a range of group activities daily.
- Observe and record child progress.
- Assist with required program documentation.
Benefits
- 100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6%)
- Almost 2 weeks of paid vacation accrued within first year
- 14 paid Holidays annually
- Separate sick leave accrual
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
