Teacher Assistant EHS

UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY HEAD START•Hermiston, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant supports the teacher in implementing early learning preschool programs, creating safe, nurturing learning environments where children can grow and learn. They assist in achieving school readiness goals, encompassing social, emotional, educational, physical, and nutritional development for children.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Required to obtain a step 6 in ORO within one year of hire date.
Required to enroll in a CDA program or comparable credential or a college degree program resulting in an Associate degree within two years of hire date.
One year experience in a preschool related program.
Current First Aid, CPR, and Food Handler’s card.
Current enrollment in the Child Care Division’s Central Background Registry.
Current physical examination, drug screen, and TB screen documentation prior to hire.
Ability to drive a private or Agency vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license and personal automobile or provide a plan that will allow fulfillment of position requirements.
A DMV Record check will be conducted prior to hire.
Desire to work with low-income children and their families.
Communicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in face-to-face, one-to-one, and in group settings.
Fluent in English both verbally and written.

Nice To Haves

Head Start experience
Community service experience
Multi-cultural experience

Responsibilities

Assist the Teacher in preparing, implementing, and evaluating daily classroom activities.
Assist the Teacher in ensuring that children are taught and supervised in a consistent manner.
Assist the Teacher in ensuring all children are within sight and sound at all times.
Take responsibility for the children when the Teacher is not present.
Take the primary lead for 5 children in the classroom.
Assist the Teacher and parents in providing for children’s daily needs and routines.
Assist the Teacher in ensuring all children are signed in and out by the parent daily utilizing the Attendance form and the Sign In and Out Forms.
Assist the Teacher and parents in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Share the responsibility of maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the classroom, including janitorial duties such as sterilization of toys, sweeping and mopping of floors in bathroom and classrooms, cleaning and sterilizing of toilet and sinks.
Assist in planning and involving parents and children in the preparation of nutritious foods and cleanup at meal time.
Assist with daily personal hygiene of the children such as diapering, feeding, tooth brushing, toileting, hand-washing, and resting.
Share the responsibility of providing appropriate care for children with disabilities.
Encourage parents to attend monthly Family Nights.
When required, attend Family Night activities, contributing relevant Education component information.
Provide input to teacher for Parent/Staff Conferences, Comprehensive Staffing and Monthly Individual Child Goal Tracking.
Utilize the teacher, other staff, and resource library for technical assistance.
Maintain positive communication with parents.
Monitor children and adults while being transported.
Ensure that all children restraints are properly installed and fastened on the bus.
Assist with boarding and exiting the bus.
Help with evacuations and assist in the event of an emergency.
Demonstrate positive guidance techniques with children.
Ensure the bus is attended at all times.
Assist with post trip inspection of bus to ensure all students have departed from the bus.
Assist with take home material.
Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned.
Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of Agency.
Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community.
Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time.
Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family information.
Maintain objectives and professional standards.
Improve self-skills and education.
Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services.
Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties.
Perform any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor.
Apply safe practices in the performance of duties.
Report unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury immediately.
Comply with Agency safety standards.
Participate in emergency drills.
Promote a culture of safe environments in the workplace.