HS - TEACHING ASSISTANT 2

Community Services Consortium•LINCOLN CITY, OR

About The Position

The Teaching Assistant 2 assists with planning and providing classroom activities, assessments, nutrition, and classroom and site sanitation. 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 supports children ages 3–5 and works with educational staff, families, and the public. The employee may assume the lead teacher role when the Teacher 2/Advocate is absent or as otherwise needed. The position is 35 hours; the posting is open until filled.

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 and willingness to obtain additional training as requested, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to work with young children in an accepting, positive manner and work as 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, children's physical and intellectual development, family relationships, program operations, professionalism, observing and recording children's behavior, and child development and learning.
Ability to organize and complete duties in a timely manner.
Valid Oregon driver’s license, Food Handlers certification, First Aid and CPR certification, and health verification; these must be maintained.
Subject to approval by the Head Start Policy Council and enrollment in the Oregon Child Care Division Criminal History Registry.
Must pass a criminal history background investigation; a conviction does not necessarily disqualify an applicant.
Ability to manage physically active children ages 3–5, including children weighing up to 50 pounds, and to restrain, guide, pursue, and withstand sudden movement.
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift or move frequently.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Gather and prepare classroom materials, work with individual children or small groups, monitor small-group activities, help maintain a safe and developmentally appropriate environment, assess children, and enter data as assigned.
Assist with preparing lunch and snacks.
Help ensure kitchen and food-service practices meet Health Department requirements for safe and sanitary food conditions, including proper food temperature and storage.
Complete scheduled daily cleaning, including sanitizing classroom materials; vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors; cleaning and sanitizing toilets, counters, and sinks; emptying garbage; and sweeping outdoor 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 a professional and courteous manner and work effectively with employees, parents, students, and the public.
Maintain regular attendance and adhere to working hours.
Perform other work as assigned.