Head Start Classroom Aide

Clackamas-County-Children; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILDREN'S COMMISSION, INC. is seeking a Classroom Aide to support the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in daily classroom activities and family-focused programs. The role focuses on implementing lesson plans, coordinating materials, and helping with child behavior notes for individualized support.

The position requires on-site work with young children aged three to five, strong teamwork, and commitment to child safety and program rules, including PBIS and CACFP meal guidelines.

Qualifications

• U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• Current 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PBIS

Family engagement

Teamwork

Time management

Driver's license

Background check

First Aid/CPR

Food Handler

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CDA credential

Knowledge of child development

Experience with 3- to 5-year-olds

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

Continuation of all positions is contingent upon future funding.