HS - TEACHING ASSISTANT 2

Human Resources•Lincoln City, OR

2d•$19 - $24

About The Position

The Teaching Assistant 2 assists with planning and providing classroom activities, assessments, nutrition, and sanitation for a Head Start classroom and site. The position works under the guidance of a lead teacher and the general supervision of the Head Start Education Supervisor. It is non-supervisory, though the employee may train and orient newly assigned personnel. The role includes preparing classroom materials; supporting individual children and small groups; helping maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate environment; assisting with child assessments and data entry; preparing meals and snacks; and completing scheduled cleaning and sanitation tasks. The employee meets with the Teacher 2/Advocate to discuss child outcomes, plan weekly lessons, and update the classroom environment, and may serve as lead teacher when the Teacher 2/Advocate is absent or as needed. The employee develops professional goals and a training plan in consultation with the Education Supervisor, participates in required training, maintains professional and courteous working relationships, and adheres to attendance and work-hour requirements. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a CDA or documentation of current enrollment in a program leading to an associate’s or baccalaureate degree, and experience working with children ages 3–5. A valid Oregon driver’s license, Food Handlers certification, First Aid and CPR certification, health verification, background investigation, and enrollment in the Oregon Child Care Division Criminal History Registry are also required. Employment is subject to approval by the Head Start Policy Council.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate or documentation of current enrollment in a program leading to an associate’s or baccalaureate degree.
Experience working with children ages 3–5, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Willingness to obtain additional training as requested.
Ability to work with young children in an accepting, positive manner and work as part of a team with educational staff.
Ability to work with low-income families.
Knowledge of basic sanitation and housekeeping procedures and good personal hygiene habits.
Knowledge of early childhood education fundamentals, including safe and healthy learning environments, child development and learning, children’s physical and intellectual development, family relationships, program operations, professionalism, and observing and recording children’s behavior.
Ability to organize duties and complete them in a timely manner.
Valid Oregon driver’s license.
Food Handlers certification.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Health verification.
Pass a criminal history background investigation and enroll in the Oregon Child Care Division Criminal History Registry.
Employment is subject to approval by the Head Start Policy Council.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English ability.

Responsibilities

Gather and prepare classroom materials and work with individual children or small groups.
Monitor small-group activities and help maintain a developmentally appropriate and safe classroom environment.
Assist with child assessments and data entry.
Assist with preparing lunch and snacks and help ensure food service meets Health Department requirements for safe and sanitary food conditions, including proper food temperature and storage.
Complete scheduled daily cleaning and sanitation, including sanitizing classroom materials; vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors; cleaning and sanitizing toilets, counters, and sinks; emptying garbage; and sweeping outside entrances, porches, and sidewalks.
Meet with the Teacher 2/Advocate to discuss child outcomes, plan weekly lessons, and update the classroom environment as needed.
Participate in required training.
Assume the role of lead teacher when the Teacher 2/Advocate is absent or as otherwise needed.
Develop professional work goals and a training plan in consultation with the Education Supervisor.
Maintain professional and courteous conduct and work effectively with employees, parents, students, and the general public.
Maintain regular attendance and adhere to working hours.
Perform other work as assigned.