Head Start Classroom Assistant Teacher

Prospera Consultoria; Gladstone (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospera Consultoria is seeking an assistant to support Head Start services, helping the classroom teacher with assessments, lesson planning, and maintaining a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.

The role emphasizes positive behavior support, family engagement, and collaboration with team members to ensure consistent program execution and quality childcare for low-income and special needs children.

Qualifications

• Requires CDA or higher in ECE; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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 within the classroom.
• Maintain a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Maintain records such as observation notes, lesson plan notes, and attendance.
• Provide safe supervision and apply PBIS approach to guide children.
• Prepare and gather instructional materials under teacher direction.

Skills

Team collaboration

Child interaction

Behavior support

Family engagement

Safety and confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

CDA

Associates or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Prospera Consultoria is seeking an assistant to support Head Start services, helping the classroom teacher with assessments, lesson planning, and maintaining a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.

The role emphasizes positive behavior support, family engagement, and collaboration with team members to ensure consistent program execution and quality childcare for low-income and special needs children.