Infant & Toddler Classroom Assistant

Oregon Head Start Association; Brookings (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Head Start Association in Brookings, OR is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support infants, toddlers and preschoolers under Head Start standards. You will help maintain safe, engaging classroom environments and assist with daily activities and family outreach.

You will contribute to developmentally appropriate lessons, monitor attendance, and support children with diverse needs while collaborating with the teaching team to promote school readiness.

Qualifications

• Must have or be actively working towards an Oregon Registry Step 7 or CDA credential.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; CDA/OR Registry preferred as noted in requirements.
• Paid experience with infants/toddlers or preschool children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times and maintain proper ratios and group sizes.
• Support team with high-quality, responsive care and safe learning environments.
• Provide developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
• Ensure classrooms and materials meet age-appropriate and diverse needs.
• Follow Head Start Performance Standards and program procedures.
• Assist with lesson planning aligned to assessment data and school readiness goals.
• Document daily attendance and assist with follow-up procedures as needed.
• Provide services to children with IFSP/IEP when applicable.
• Assist in screenings and assessments as assigned.
• Cover Teacher duties in temporary absence when needed.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Positive guidance

Responsive care

Learning environment

Developmentally appropriate activities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Infant/Toddler or Preschool CDA

Oregon Registry Step 7

Job description

Oregon Head Start Association in Brookings, OR is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support infants, toddlers and preschoolers under Head Start standards. You will help maintain safe, engaging classroom environments and assist with daily activities and family outreach.

You will contribute to developmentally appropriate lessons, monitor attendance, and support children with diverse needs while collaborating with the teaching team to promote school readiness.