On Call Teacher Assistant - Head Start - Part-time
About The Position
The On Call Teacher Assistant supports Teachers and Classroom Aides in one or more program areas: education, food service, and cleaning. The role helps provide a safe classroom environment and supports children's development through curriculum implementation, lesson planning, individualization, and observation. The position is part-time and benefitted, working 20–29 hours weekly, with locations in Salem, Woodburn, Dallas, Independence, Stayton, and Jefferson. The role offers hands-on experience, growth opportunities, and professional development. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- For Level 1, obtain a Certificate of Completion in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college within two years of hire to maintain employment in the program.
- For Level 2, hold a Certificate of Completion in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college.
- Six months of experience working in a Head Start classroom or one year of experience working with preschool children in a classroom or group setting. A combination of college Early Childhood Education practicum hours, three months of experience working with preschool children in a classroom or childcare setting, and/or participation in a high school Early Childhood Preparatory program may be considered.
- Valid driver license, an insured vehicle available for work use, and a satisfactory driving record for the previous three years.
- Successful registration with the Child Care Division’s Central Background Registry.
- CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
- Food Handler’s Card, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
- Pass a pre-employment physical examination, renewable every two years.
- Pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.
- Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and empathy when communicating with clients, staff, and community partners.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office, videoconferencing platforms, and web tools.
- Remain calm when staff or clients are escalated and mitigate stress associated with a busy workplace and regular deadlines.
- Meet the position’s physical demands, including close vision, ability to adjust focus, occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds, and manual dexterity for handling office equipment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure children’s safety in the classroom through appropriate supervision and use of transition and counting forms and procedures.
- Release children only to parents, guardians, or authorized adults.
- Support teachers in developing children’s cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language skills through curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and individualization.
- Conduct and record child observations to inform goal setting.
- Use lesson plans and varied curricula to address individual children’s goals, characteristics, strengths, and needs.
- Provide support in education, food service, and cleaning as assigned.
- Perform other reasonably related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or management.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching after one year.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Life insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- AFLAC coverage.
- Pet insurance through MetLife.
- For some positions, eligibility for company-sponsored continuing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
