On Call Teacher Assistant - Head Start - Part-time

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency • Salem, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The On Call Teacher Assistant supports teachers and classroom aides in Head Start program areas, including education, food service, and cleaning. The role may involve working at locations in Salem, Dallas, Independence, Stayton, Jefferson, and Woodburn, and requires flexibility to work at all sites. Hours are up to 19 per week and are not guaranteed; the position is non-benefitted.

The assistant helps maintain a safe classroom and supports children’s cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language development. The position offers hands-on experience and professional development opportunities. An Early Learning Apprenticeship is also described as offering paid hours in an early learning program, college credits, community-based training, and coaching support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Level 2: 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 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 manage stress associated with a busy workplace and regular deadlines.
• Flexibility to work at all listed locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children’s safety in the classroom through appropriate supervision, using transition and counting forms and procedures.
• Ensure children are released only to parents, guardians, or authorized adults.
• Support teachers in fostering children’s cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language development through curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and individualization.
• Conduct and record child observations to inform goal setting.
• Use lesson plans and varied curricula to address children’s individual 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

• The position is non-benefitted.
• The Early Learning Apprenticeship offers 2,000 paid hours in an early learning program, 15 college credits, 60+ hours of community-based training, and coaching support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED