Head Start Classroom Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Medical insurance

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College seeks an entry-level staff member to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start programs.

You will work across multiple classrooms, provide coverage for breaks, support meal services, and perform basic administrative tasks in alignment with agency and licensing policies. Responsibilities include implementing schedules, preparing activities, maintaining supplies, and ensuring children's safety and positive interactions.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out oral and written directions, read, write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties.
• Experience working with the backgrounds of the College’s community, students, and employees
• Bilingual skills in English and another language that meets program and/or community needs

Responsibilities

• Assists in carrying out classroom schedule and daily routines and implementing planned classroom curriculum.
• Assists in preparing activities, maintaining supplies, and equipment.
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance as required by the site.
• Assists with supervising and ensuring the safety of children within the Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start programs. Assists children with learning routines, social skills, and positive interaction through positive guidance.
• Prepares food for meals in a safe and sanitary environment following local and CACFP regulations.
• Helps with setting up the meals in the classroom and with meal clean up.
• Provides basic administrative support within the center.
• Administers medications, and diapers as needed.
• Participates on various committees and projects as directed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with young children

Bilingual English + another language

Job description

Mt. Hood Community College seeks an entry-level staff member to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start programs.

You will work across multiple classrooms, provide coverage for breaks, support meal services, and perform basic administrative tasks in alignment with agency and licensing policies. Responsibilities include implementing schedules, preparing activities, maintaining supplies, and ensuring children's safety and positive interactions.