Substitute Preschool Teacher Assistant - Head Start - Part time

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency•Salem, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Vision: All people are respected for their infinite worth, and supported to envision and reach a positive future. Working at MWVCAA means becoming part of a mission-driven community dedicated to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. We offer competitive pay, a rich company culture that values diversity, and an array of benefits - but we consider the best benefit here to be the reward of helping those in our community live better lives. Come find meaningful work and bring your skills as a Substitute Teacher Assistant. Your main responsibilities will work with Teachers and Classroom Aides to provide support in one or more of the following program areas: education, food service and cleaning. This is a Part-time up to 19 hours weekly position. This team offers a lot of growth opportunities and professional development through hands-on experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1 year work experience with children 0-5, or six months experience working in a Head Start classroom.
Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division
Candidate must pass pre-employment physical examination, renewable every two years
Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.
Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, and empathy when communicating with clients, staff and community partners.
Demonstrates proficiencies with Microsoft Office, videoconferencing platforms and web tools

Nice To Haves

Must obtain Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certificate of Completion in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college within two years from the date of hire to maintain employment in the Program