Teacher Assistant

Oregon Coast Community Action•Brookings, OR

1d•$17

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Delivery of high quality cultural and linguistic support to ensure full participation of all enrolled children and/or families as defined by the Head Start Performance Standards. To value and use intentional language support for children who are dual language learners. Engage with families as needed to provide connections to program supports. Maintain quality environments with attention to safety and health prevention measures. Participate and support in program improvements regarding the full participation of children and families in our program.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Two years of paid experience, or a combination of related experience and training.
Must be enrolled in the Oregon Department of Education-Child Care Division Central Background Registry at time of hire and update it as required.
Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification within 90 days of hire and update it as required.
Oregon Food Handler’s card within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
Health Appraisal within 30 days of hire and every three years at a minimum.
Proof of automobile liability insurance @ $100,000/300,000 liability limits and maintain such limits.
Reliable transportation for getting to work.
Must be free from illegal drugs, may be subject to suspicion testing.

Nice To Haves

CDA credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate with children honoring their home language.
Use home language to model language development and support emergent language.
Interpret during daily activities for the child; child to teacher/teacher to child, child to peers/peers to child.
Maintain an orderly and physically/emotionally safe environment.
Participate in children’s activities.
Use positive interactions with children including verbal and body language.
Support in ensuring all children spaces and materials are age-appropriate and responsive to interests, culturally and linguistically appropriate, and include accommodations to meet all children’s needs.
Maintain a positive attitude regarding the Head Start program and philosophy.
Model behaviors that demonstrate an understanding, acceptance and welcoming of diversity.
Join the children for meals. Model social skills and good eating habits. Gently encourage trying new foods.