Assistant Teacher

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde; Grand Ronde (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is hiring for a Head Start position to support preschoolers aged 3 to 5. The role focuses on developing and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula with active parental involvement and Policy Council approval.

You will assist with meals, activities, and field trips while maintaining a nurturing classroom that adapts to each child’s growth. The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year Head Start experience, and be on track to obtain

Qualifications

• Requires High School or GED and at least 1 year of Head Start experience.
• Must be at least a Step 5 in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) and obtain a CDA certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing curriculum that is developmentally appropriate with parental involvement and Policy Council approval.
• Assist in preparation, implementation, and cleanup of meals, educational and cultural activities.
• Maintain classroom environment and ensure curriculum fidelity to promote student growth.
• Provide supervisor with information to document and track student development and growth.
• Supervise in classroom, on playground, and during field trips; lead when supervisor is absent.
• Oversee aftercare programming if required.
• Organize, replenish, and prepare materials for activities.
• Observe children's interactions and identify preferences and participation levels.

Skills

Communication

Child engagement

Teamwork

Dependable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA within 6 months

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
9615 Grand Ronde Rd
Grand Ronde, OR 97347, USA

Description

Starting Wage Range: $24.60/hr. - $31.84/hr.

Job Summary:

Provides assistance with developing and implementing instructional programs for preschool children ages 3 to 5. Creates a successful environment that will promote the growth and development of students and families.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with developing and implementing curriculum that is developmentally appropriate with parental involvement and Policy Council approval; provides student instruction in the absence of supervisor.
• Assists in preparation, implementation, and cleanup of meals, educational activities and cultural activities.
• Assists with ensuring the curriculum is being followed to fidelity; including setting up and maintaining a classroom environment that meets students where they are and promotes their continued growth and success in school.
• Provides supervisor with information to accurately document and track student’s development and growth.
• Works with students and staff in classroom, on playground and in field trip supervision taking lead when the supervisor is out.
• May be required to oversee aftercare programing.
• Organizes, replenishes and prepares materials and supplies for classroom activities.
• Observes children's interactions and participation in program activities. Identifies preferences in activities and level of participation.
• Provides continuous opportunities for children of all ages and abilities to experience success.
• Conducts weekly staff meetings when supervisor is not available.
• Helps to provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces child development and educational status and progress.
• Assists children boarding and exiting the bus and assist with children with vehicle restraint systems assuring that all bus safety standards are met
• Responds to emergencies of children or vehicle.
• Assists with emergency evacuation.
• Enforces child drop-off and pick-up procedures/policies.
• Ensures compliance with program policies and procedures.
• Assists with maintaining an established monitoring system that assures compliance with performance standards and program goals.
• Immediately reports safety concerns to supervisor and administration
• Handles disciplinary problems promptly and consistently according to established policy.
• Reports on cases of suspected child abuse according to established policy.
• Provides frequent feedback and guidance using positive communication skills with all students.
• Maintains positive parent contacts such as carrying out positive on-going relationships with families; scheduling and participating in home visits and conferences with families.
• Encourages experimentation and socialization skills with children.
• Shares information regarding child's progress or behavioral concerns with team members to ensure continuum of care between programs.
• Responds to parent/student requests for information, questions, or concerns.
• Assists with conferences for families re: child’s developmental and educational status and progress.
• Assists in inventory and ordering of equipment and materials.
• Schedules and coordinates field trips.
• Operates standard office equipment; answers parent phone calls; files documents; creates purchase orders, check requests, newsletters, and flyers.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, and Licenses:

• Requires a High School or GED equivalent and minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a Head Start program.
• Must be at least a step 5 in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) and be able to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA certification within 6 months of hire.

Driving Requirements:

• Employees may be required to drive for work-related purposes and must maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License (ODL), meet company vehicle insurance requirements, and provide proof of personal vehicle insurance.

Qualifications, Registrations, and Certifications:

• First Aid/CPR certification required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Food Handler’s card is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Maintains knowledge in Early Childhood Education.
• Must have the ability to work well with children and staff.
• Must be dependable and demonstrate willingness to participate in additional training.
• Requires TB and Hep B vaccinations and a physical every three years.
• Requires working knowledge and proficiency in use of office equipment and computer software such as Microsoft Products.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, business and telephone etiquette.
• Must have the ability to work at times with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American culture is required.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Continually requires the ability to express or receive detailed information or important instructions through oral communication.
• Continually requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm. Requires repetitive movement of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
• Requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time, raising objects from a lower to a higher position and/or moving objects horizontally.
• Occasionally requires lifting of up to 40 pounds.
• This position is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions. Supports a safe work environment by performing all duties in accordance with Tribal safety policies and procedures, and Emergency Management Plan.
• Due to the nature of the interactions with other employees and the public we serve, employees may be required to provide documentation of, or receive, certain health vaccinations.
• May be called upon to serve as a Disaster Reservist during Emergencies.
• Local travel is occasionally required. Travel outside of the state is infrequently required.
• Candidates for this position will be subject to criminal and character background checks and may be subject to fingerprinting.
• Must maintain registration in the State of Oregon Central Background Registry.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

Must be at least a step 5 in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) and be able to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA certification within 6 months of hire

1 year:

Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a Head Start program

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Food Handlers Card

CPR/First Aid Card

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