HS - TEACHING ASSISTANT 2

Community Services Consortium•TOLEDO, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with the planning and provision of classroom activities, assessments, nutrition, and sanitation of classrooms and site. This role involves supporting a lead teacher in creating a developmentally-appropriate and safe learning environment for children aged 3-5. The position requires collaboration with educational staff, working with low-income families, and maintaining a clean and sanitary facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CDA (Child Development Associate Certificate) or documentation of current enrollment in a program that will lead to an associate’s or baccalaureate degree.
Experience working with children ages 3-5.
Willingness to obtain additional training as requested.
Ability to work with young children in an accepting, positive manner.
Ability to 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 planning a safe and healthy learning environment, advancing children’s physical and intellectual development, building productive relationships with families, managing effective program operation, maintaining a commitment to professionalism, observing and recording children’s behavior, and understanding principles of child development and learning.
Ability to work and organize duties in a timely manner.
Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license.
Must possess and maintain Food Handlers certification.
Must possess and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
Must possess and maintain health verification.
Employment subject to approval by Head Start Policy Council.
Employment subject to enrollment in Oregon Child Care Division Criminal History Registry.
Must pass a criminal history background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Gathering and preparing classroom materials.
Working with individuals or small groups of children.
Monitoring small group activities.
Assisting to maintain a developmentally-appropriate and safe environment.
Assessing children and performing data entry.
Assisting with the preparation of lunch and snack.
Ensuring kitchen and food service meets Health Department requirements for safe and sanitary food conditions.
Completing necessary daily cleaning required to provide a clean and sanitary building, including sanitizing classroom materials, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning restrooms, emptying garbage, and sweeping outside entrances.
Meeting with Teacher 2/Advocate to discuss child outcomes, plan weekly lessons, and update classroom environment.
Participating in required training.
Assuming the role of lead teacher in the absence of the Teacher 2/Advocate.
Developing professional work goals and training plans in consultation with the Education Supervisor.
Maintaining a professional and courteous manner and working effectively with others.
Maintaining regular job attendance and adhering to working hours.
Accepting and performing other assigned work.