Early Head Start Assistant Teacher *Applicant pool*

Clackamas County Children's Commission; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Clackamas County Children's Commission is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant to support Head Start services, assisting the classroom teacher and families. You will help with assessments, lesson plans, and the daily learning environment while ensuring safety and developmental screenings when requested.

The role requires strong teamwork and a commitment to inclusive practices, with duties including open house involvement, record-keeping, and PBIS-guided supervision.

Qualifications

• CDA or higher degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience in an early childhood education classroom, certified child care center, or comparable program.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with assessments and individualizations; design and implement daily lesson plans.
• Set up and maintain a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Maintain records such as observation notes, lesson plans, and attendance.
• Follow Bus Safely Protocol and ensure a safe classroom environment.
• Use Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to guide children.
• Greet children and escort them to the classroom; prepare materials for instruction.
• Participate in parent Open House at start-up; provide childcare at monthly meetings.
• Perform developmental screenings as requested.

Skills

Interacting with children

Cultural sensitivity

Positive behavior support

Teamwork

Food handler card

Driver's license

Background check compliance

First Aid/CPR

Education

CDA / ECE degree

ECE classroom experience

Job description

General Objective

Assist the classroom Teacher in providing Head Start educational services to selected low income and special needs children and their parents.

Essential Functions

• Assist teacher with:
• assessments and individualizations;
• design and implementation of the daily lesson plan within the classroom;
• setting up and maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• maintaining records relating to the classroom, such as child observation notes, lesson plan notes, and/or attendance.
• Consistently follows all aspects of the Procedures for Bus Safely Protocol.
• Ensure a safe environment for children and provide continuous supervision for all children.
• Uses a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children.
• Greet children and escort them to the classroom
• Under the direction of the teacher, prepare and gather materials for instructional purposes.
• In consultation with team members, participates in parent Open House during start up of each year.
• Attend and provide childcare at monthly parent meetings.
• Perform developmental screenings as requested.

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.

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.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Child Development Associate (CDA); Associates or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in an early childhood education classroom, certified child care center, or comparable group care program.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with low income and special needs children.
• Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to use a positive approach in directing and redirecting child behavior
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current Oregon Food Handler's Card
• 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.

Working Conditions

• Work with physically active infants/toddlers for one or two class periods per day (each class period is 3.5-7.5 hours) and during meal periods
• Extensive standing, walking
• Moderate sitting, kneeling, bending