Early Head Start: Teacher Assistant & Kitchen Floater

Eastern Oregon University; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Oregon University Head Start program at the Elgin Center seeks a Full Time Early Head Start Teacher Assistant/Kitchen Floater for the 2026–2027 school year. You will support the Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom, assist in meal preparation, and help maintain compliant health and sanitation practices in line with Head Start/USDA requirements.

Under supervision, you will help implement lesson plans, support transitions and family engagement,

Qualifications

• Enrollment in the Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry at time of application
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire
• Oregon Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of hire
• Work authorization documentation to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States (EOU Heads Start does not sponsor visas)
• Preferred: CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (required within 2 years of hire)

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe, healthy, emotionally secure learning environment for children
• Contribute to daily lesson plans and implement age-appropriate activities
• Support food service tasks and sanitary kitchen and classroom practices
• Assist with transitions, assessments, and family communication under Teacher supervision
• Collaborate with Teacher and Family Service staff to engage families and support individual child goals

Education

CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Job description

Eastern Oregon University Head Start program at the Elgin Center seeks a Full Time Early Head Start Teacher Assistant/Kitchen Floater for the 2026–2027 school year. You will support the Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom, assist in meal preparation, and help maintain compliant health and sanitation practices in line with Head Start/USDA requirements.

Under supervision, you will help implement lesson plans, support transitions and family engagement,