Sub. Assistant Teacher, Early Head Start

NeighborImpact; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Self-funded retirement account options

Job summary

NeighborImpact is seeking an on-call Early Head Start professional to enhance children's learning and development in Redmond. The role involves creating engaging learning environments and taking charge of classrooms in the absence of teachers.

Applicants must have an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, along with relevant certifications. Bilingual candidates are preferred. This role requires active participation with children and certain physical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements include an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Diploma and transcripts required to validate degree in related field.
• Must have current certifications and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Work with Early Head Start teaching team to enhance student development.
• Create a safe and engaging educational setting.
• Observe and record child progress and assist with documentation.

Skills

Competency with Microsoft applications

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree or higher with ECE credits or CDA credential

Job description

Description

Location: Redmond

Compensation: $25.82/hour (plus .50 for Bilingual Spanish)

Hours: On-Call – hours not guaranteed

Benefits: Accrued paid sick time, Employee Assistance Program, self-funded retirement account options

Deadline: Positions remains open until filled

NeighborImpact’s Early Head Start Overview

NeighborImpact’s Early Head Start program provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to families with children from birth to age three, as well as pregnant women. Early Head Start aims to foster school readiness and social competence, ensuring children and families receive the necessary resources and support during the critical early years.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities

This role involves working closely with the Early Head Start teaching team to enhance students' learning and development. It includes creating a safe, engaging, and dynamic educational setting, under the guidance and direction of the EHS Teacher Advocate. This role will take charge of the classroom during the Teacher's absence and will assist in designing and conducting a range of group activities daily. This position will also observe and record child progress and assist with required program documentation.

Requirements

Required:

• Educational requirements:
  1. Associate degree or higher with a minimum of 12 ECE credits or equivalent
  2. OR Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which is equivalent to Step 7 on the Oregon Registry
• Diploma and transcripts are required to validate degree in Early Childhood Education/Related field and to verify ECE/Related coursework
• Competency with Microsoft applications required
• Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children's needs required. This position is rated as active and occasionally requires the individual to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to ride a school bus with children for assigned periods of time
• Must have an initial health examination, and a periodic re-examination (as recommended by health care provider) so as to assure that employees do not because of communicable diseases, pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.
• Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment:
  1. Proof of current auto insurance. Must provide current liability insurance Food Handler's Card
  2. Current enrollment in the OR Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry (CBR)
  3. Within 60 days of hire, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification
  4. Access to reliable transportation
• Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed

Preferred:

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• 6 months experience in an infant/toddler setting preferred
• Head Start parent or past parent preferred