Early Head Start Assistant Teacher

NeighborImpact • Redmond, Bend, Prineville, OR

7d • Hybrid

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.

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.
• Ability 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 to assure that employees do not pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others.
• 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).
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification (within 60 days of hire).
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Certifications must be kept current to remain employed.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• 6 months experience in an infant/toddler setting.
• Head Start parent or past parent.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Early Head Start teaching team to enhance students' learning and development.
• Creating a safe, engaging, and dynamic educational setting, under the guidance and direction of the EHS Teacher Advocate.
• Taking charge of the classroom during the Teacher's absence.
• Assisting in designing and conducting a range of group activities daily.
• Observing and recording child progress.
• Assisting with required program documentation.

Benefits

• 100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, even during furlough periods.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree