Description:
GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in providing and coordinating classroom services to families enrolled in the assigned classroom; to assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher to ensure high quality early childhood education standards are met; to help ensure that Clackamas County Children’s Commission policies and procedures are followed.
REPORTS TO: Education Manager; also takes direction from Teacher
SUPERVISES: No direct reports
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt; Represented
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Assist Teacher and Assistant Teacher in carrying out daily classroom activities and schedules
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Assist Teacher with follow-through and evaluation of the daily lesson plan
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Assist Teacher and Assistant Teacher with assuring the class is equipped with all needed materials and supplies
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Assist with input of child behavior observation notes to be used for individualization
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Participate in Open House and other class and center events
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Use a positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children
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Participate in bus monitor training and act as bus monitor if needed
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Assist with maintaining the classroom in a neat, safe, and clutter-free manner
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Provide child care at Family Gatherings if needed
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Assist in preparing food for meals in accordance with CACFP and program guidelines.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Program Participation and Team Member:
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Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings.
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Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities.
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Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner.
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Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives.
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Follow Agency policy/procedures for reporting and documenting suspected child abuse and/or neglect.
Code of Conduct:
Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct.
Confidentiality:
Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.
Training:
In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.
Requirements:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:
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U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
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Current Child Development Associate (CDA), or ability to complete CDA within one year of hire preferred
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Knowledge of child development preferred
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Experience working with children ages three to five preferred
Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to apply positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and re-directing child behavior
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Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
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Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
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Ability to work use time effectively and work with minimal direct supervision
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Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation).
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Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry.
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Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
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Ability to obtain and maintain an Oregon Food Handler’s Card
Working Conditions:
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Work with physically active three to five-year-old children for one or two class periods per day (each class period is 3.5 hours)
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Extensive standing, walking
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Moderate sitting, kneeling, bending
