EARLY HEAD START TEACHER ASSISTANT
Full-Time, Excellent Benefits and Paid Time Off
Starting Wage: $13.68 – $16.20 per hour, based on Education
Bilingual Starting Wage: $14.36 – $17.01 per hour, based on Education
PURPOSE:
I. CHILD EDUCATION SERVICES – CENTER
A. Provide nurturing, responsive care to children according to the EHS Education policies and procedures.
B. Ensure child safety and supervision at all times according to the child supervision procedures.
C. Participate in curriculum planning and implementation under the leadership of the Specialist I/EHS Teacher.
D. Support the classroom daily schedule and individualized plans to support children’s success, including children with disabilities and challenging behaviors;
E. Document child observations and daily care provided.
F. Implement strategies to support positive child guidance as assigned.
G. Provide diapering, hand washing, and all other health and safety routines in accordance with policies and procedures.
H. Welcome and support parents and create respectful partnerships with all families.
I. Actively participate in classroom debriefs and training opportunities to increase skills and knowledge in working with young children.
J. Report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect in accordance with state laws and Agency policy.
K. Participate in cleaning and organizing of classrooms, outdoor environment and center on a daily basis.
L. Substitute for EHS Teachers/Specialists as determined by Site Manager.
II. STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
A. Engage in training opportunities and meet all agency training requirements in a timely manner.
B. Participate in the development of a Professional Development Plan and meet established goals.
C. Engage in coaching, teacher learning communities and/or professional learning communities as assigned.
D. Communicate professionally in all contact regarding Early Head Start.
III. INTERACTION WITH CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND CO-WORKERS
A. Must relate in a positive way, both verbally and physically, to children, parents, and co-workers.
B. Must provide a nurturing environment, using appropriate verbal and physical interaction.
C. Must be sensitive to the needs of children, parents, and co-workers.
D. Must demonstrate/use quick, safe reactions and responses in dealing with children or situations that involve children.
IV. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
A. Maintain a safe and pleasant work environment.
B. Follow safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
C. Actively contribute towards promoting a safe workplace and environment.
V. OTHER DUTIES
May be assigned other related duties as appropriate and within the scope of general responsibilities for this position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that may need to be performed by the employee fulfilling this position. This job description describes the general nature and level of work, but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties which may be required.
REQUIRED JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; and
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required
OR
Step 8 in Oregon Registry Pathways required.
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