Early Head Start Classroom Aide

Clackamas-County-Children; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILDREN'S COMMISSION, INC. seeks a Classroom Aide to assist the Teacher in delivering high-quality early childhood education to enrolled children and families.

You will help with daily activities, prepare materials, support PBIS, and maintain a safe, organized classroom in line with CACFP guidelines and agency policies. Requires HS diploma, CDA preferred, valid driver's license, background check, First Aid/CPR, and Oregon Food Handler Card.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) or ability to complete CDA within one year of hire preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and prior work with 3–5 year olds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher and Assistant Teacher in carrying out daily classroom activities and schedules.
• Assist with follow-through and evaluation of daily lesson plans.
• Ensure classroom has all needed materials and supplies.
• Input child behavior observation notes for individualization.
• Participate in Open House and class events.
• Use PBIS approach to guide children.
• Assist as bus monitor if needed.
• Maintain a neat, safe, and organized classroom.

Skills

PBIS

Family interaction

Teamwork

Time management

Driver's license

Background check

First Aid/CPR

Food Handler Card

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA preferred

Job description

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:

Program Participation and Team Member:

• 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:

Disclaimer

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.