Sub. Assistant Teacher, Early Head Start
About The Position
The Sub. Assistant Teacher position is for individuals with education in Early Childhood Education/Development and experience with infants and/or toddlers who are looking to use their skills to help children and families. 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
- Associate degree or higher with a minimum of 12 ECE credits or equivalent OR Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which is equivalent to Step 7 on the Oregon Registry
- Diploma and transcripts are required to validate degree in Early Childhood Education/Related field and to verify ECE/Related coursework
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- 6 months experience in an infant/toddler setting
- Head Start parent or past parent
Responsibilities
- Enhance students' learning and development.
- 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
- All insurance premiums are 100% paid, even during furlough periods
- Accrued paid sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Self-funded retirement account options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
