Head Start Classroom Aide: Supportive Early Learning

Mt. Hood Community College; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Health insurance

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College is hiring for Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start programs at multiple Head Start locations in East Portland, Gresham, and surrounding areas.

The position is a .82307 FTE, partial-year role with responsibilities in day-to-day educational activities and classroom supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with curriculum delivery, meal service, materials preparation, safety supervision, and participation in staff and planning meetings.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out oral and written directions, read, write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described
• Experience working with the backgrounds of the College’s community, students, and employees

Responsibilities

• Assists with conducting the day-to-day educational program and curriculum. Works directly with children individually and in small and large groups.
• Assists with supervising and ensuring the safety of children within Head Start programs. Assists children with learning routines, social skills, and positive interaction through positive guidance.
• Assists with meal service in the classroom.
• Prepares and maintains classroom materials and assists in daily cleaning of the classroom and site.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, planning meetings, classroom team debriefings, and training.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Diversity experience

Job description

Mt. Hood Community College is hiring for Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start programs at multiple Head Start locations in East Portland, Gresham, and surrounding areas.

The position is a .82307 FTE, partial-year role with responsibilities in day-to-day educational activities and classroom supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with curriculum delivery, meal service, materials preparation, safety supervision, and participation in staff and planning meetings.