Early Head Start Classroom Aide

Clackamas County Children's Commission; Molalla (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILDREN'S COMMISSION, INC. seeks a Classroom Aide to support teachers in delivering high-quality early childhood education for three- to five-year-olds.

The role emphasizes teamwork, PBIS-based behavior guidance, and ensuring availability of materials for daily activities. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans, documenting behavior observations, and participating in school events.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED. CDA preferred within one year if hired.
• Knowledge of child development is preferred.
• Experience with 3–5 year olds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher and Assistant Teacher with daily classroom activities and schedules.
• Assist with follow-through and evaluation of daily lesson plan.
• Ensure classroom has needed materials and supplies for activities.
• Input child behavior notes for individualization and planning.
• Participate in open houses and class events.
• Use PBIS to direct and guide children positively.
• Assist with bus monitor duties if needed.
• Maintain a neat, safe, and orderly classroom environment.
• Provide care at family gatherings as needed.
• Assist in meal prep following CACFP guidelines.

Skills

PBIS

Teamwork

Time management

Driver's license

Background check

First Aid/CPR

Food Handler Card

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Current CDA preferred

Knowledge of child development

Experience with ages 3-5

Job description

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILDREN'S COMMISSION, INC.

CLASSROOM AIDE

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in providing and coordinating classroom services to families enrolled in the assigned classroom; to assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher to ensure high quality early childhood education standards are met; to help ensure that Clackamas County Children’s Commission policies and procedures are followed.

REPORTS TO: Education Manager; also takes direction from Teacher

SUPERVISES: No direct reports

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt; Represented

PAY GRADE: A

Essential Functions

• Assist Teacher and Assistant Teacher in carrying out daily classroom activities and schedules
• Assist Teacher with follow-through and evaluation of the daily lesson plan
• Assist Teacher and Assistant Teacher with assuring the class is equipped with all needed materials and supplies
• Assist with input of child behavior observation notes to be used for individualization
• Participate in Open House and other class and center events
• Use a positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children
• Participate in bus monitor training and act as bus monitor if needed
• Assist with maintaining the classroom in a neat, safe, and clutter-free manner
• Provide child care at Family Gatherings if needed
• Assist in preparing food for meals in accordance with CACFP and program guidelines.

Additional Expectations

• Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings.
• Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities.
• Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner.
• Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives.
• Follow Agency policy/procedures for reporting and documenting suspected child abuse and/or neglect.

Code Of Conduct

Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct.

Confidentiality

Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.

Training

In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Current Child Development Associate (CDA), or ability to complete CDA within one year of hire preferred
• Knowledge of child development preferred
• Experience working with children ages three to five preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and re-directing child behavior
• Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to work use time effectively and work with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation).
• Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry.
• Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Oregon Food Handler’s Card

Working Conditions

• Work with physically active three to five-year-old children for one or two class periods per day (each class period is 3.5 hours)
• Extensive standing, walking
• Moderate sitting, kneeling, bending

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of this position.

Signature: Date:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. Under Oregon statute, after July 1, 1996, an offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the results of criminal offender information record check and, possibly, fingerprinting, conducted on applicants for employment in early childhood services agencies. Applicants who have been convicted of certain offenses or who refuse to consent to such background checks will not be hired for this position.

Continuation of all positions is contingent upon future funding.

Salary Description

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