On Call Teacher Assistant - Head Start - Part-time

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency • Salem, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

MWVCAA is hiring an on-call, part-time Teacher Assistant to support Head Start classrooms at locations in Salem, Dallas, Independence, Stayton, Jefferson, and Woodburn. Flexibility to work at all sites is required. The role works with Teachers and Classroom Aides to provide support in education, food service, and cleaning. The position is non-benefitted, offers up to 19 hours per week, and hours are not guaranteed.

The Teacher Assistant helps maintain child safety and supports children’s development through classroom curriculum, lesson planning, observations, and individualized goals. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with Early Childhood Education credentials and classroom experience required according to the applicable level. Driver qualifications, background registration, and required screenings and certifications also apply.

MWVCAA describes its workplace as a mission-driven community focused on equity, dignity, and opportunity. The job posting also describes an Early Learning Apprenticeship offering 2,000 paid hours in an Early Learning Program, 15 college credits, more than 60 hours of community-based training, and coaching support throughout the process.

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.
• Level 2: Six months of experience working in a Head Start classroom or one year 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’s 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 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 office and regular deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety in the classroom through appropriate supervision, using transition and counting forms and procedures.
• Ensure children are released only to parents, guardians, or other authorized adults.
• Support teachers in promoting 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 individual children’s goals, characteristics, strengths, and needs.
• Provide support in education, food service, and cleaning as needed.
• Perform other reasonably related business duties as 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, more than 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