Teacher Assistant - Head Start - Part-time

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency•Salem, OR

6d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

MWVCAA is seeking a mission-driven individual to join their team as a Teacher Assistant for the Head Start program. This part-time, benefitted position involves working 20-29 hours per week. The role focuses on supporting Teachers and Classroom Aides in providing assistance in education, food service, and cleaning. MWVCAA offers a supportive community, competitive pay, a rich company culture that values diversity, and various benefits, with the primary reward being the opportunity to help the community. The team provides growth opportunities and professional development through hands-on experience and education.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Must obtain Certificate of Completion in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college within two years from date of hire to maintain employment in the Program (Level 1) OR possess a 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 of experience working with preschool children in a classroom/group setting.
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

Responsibilities

Ensure safety in the classroom at all times, with appropriate supervision of children, utilizing the transition and counting form and procedure.
Ensures children are released only to parent/guardians or authorized adults.
Supports teachers in providing for the development of children's cognitive, physical, social-emotional, language skills through implementation of curriculum, lesson planning and individualization.
Conducts and records child observations to utilize in setting goals.
Utilizes lesson plans and a variety of curriculum to address children's individual goals, taking into account each child's characteristics, strengths, and needs.