Head Start Teaching Assistant II - Classroom Support

Community Services Consortium; Lincoln City (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Services Consortium in Lincoln City, Oregon is seeking a classroom assistant to support Head Start activities for children aged 3-5. You will help plan and deliver activities, assist the Teacher 2/Advocate, ensure nutrition and sanitation, and contribute to a safe, nurturing learning environment.

This non-supervisory role emphasizes teamwork with educational staff, collaboration with families, and commitment to professional growth; bilingual Spanish/English is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CDA or enrollment in a program leading to an associate or bachelor degree is required.
• Experience working with children ages 3-5; willing to obtain additional training as requested.
• Ability to work with low-income families and to collaborate with educational staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and provision of classroom activities, assessments, nutrition, and sanitation of classrooms and site.
• Assist Teachers with material gathering, small group activities, and data entry; support a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.
• Prepare lunch and snack; ensure kitchen and food service meet Health Department requirements for safety and sanitation.
• Perform daily cleaning to maintain a clean, sanitary building; clean and sanitize materials and spaces as scheduled.
• Lead the class in absence of Teacher 2/Advocate and discuss child outcomes with educators.

Skills

Team collaboration

Bilingual (Spanish/English) desirable

Sanitation & hygiene knowledge

Early childhood education basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA or enrollment in degree program

Job description

Community Services Consortium in Lincoln City, Oregon is seeking a classroom assistant to support Head Start activities for children aged 3-5. You will help plan and deliver activities, assist the Teacher 2/Advocate, ensure nutrition and sanitation, and contribute to a safe, nurturing learning environment.

This non-supervisory role emphasizes teamwork with educational staff, collaboration with families, and commitment to professional growth; bilingual Spanish/English is desirable.