SUMMARY OF POSITION: This position will function as a mentee position with the Teacher/Home Visitor, and is responsible for assisting with all aspects of classroom operations, as well as with social service and family engagement, planning and conducting class for a group of infants and toddlers, education-oriented clusters including parent home visits and conferences. The position assures completion of screenings as mandated by performance standards.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must have AA in ECE or a related field, have completed Child Development Associate (CDA), or at least 12 ECE credits. Accreditation must be accepted by the state of Oregon. Must be approved for minimum of a step 7 in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) or CDA certification must be achieved within one year of hire.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Employment is contingent upon evidence of enrollment in the Oregon Early Learning Division Central Background Registry. Apply now at https://secure.emp.state.or.us/ccd/ .
Must have a negative pre-employment substance abuse screening (includes screening for THC) and TB Clearance.
Benefits
- 40 hrs/wk
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- Life/Disability Coverage
- Retirement Contribution
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- Cont. Education Assistance
- Vacations aligned with public school schedule
- Family-oriented environment
ABOUT US: We prioritize enrollment for families of young children who face significant risk factors affecting school success i.e. those living in poverty, those disabled or with serious health/mental concerns, those with extreme/violent behavioral issues, those affected by abuse and neglect, incarceration, parent illness/disability, domestic violence, substance abuse, homelessness, foster care or other serious concerns.
For detailed job description, see below.
ASSISTANT TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Collaborate with families to establish family development goals and document this collaborative process in the implementation of the Family Partnership Plan.
2. Utilize available program and community resources to best meet the needs of the program and the families served.
3. Attend and provide support for Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings for children in assigned classes.
4. Develop and maintain a confidential file for each child and family with all required records.
5. Plan and implement parent trainings with respect to children’s health status, including medical follow-up, physical health, dental health, mental health, and nutritional intake.
6. Complete 45 and 90 day requirements and make referrals as needed.
7. Conduct screening and ongoing assessment of young children’s development.
8. Observe child and encourage parent to provide observation information and record anecdotals to regularly document progress in the web based data system. See policy CDH-04-416.
9. Create home visit plans to ensure individualization.
10. Submit lesson plans for manager approval. Lesson plans must include domains, developmental areas, individualized goals and TS Gold objectives.
11. Assess ASQ’s and make referrals as appropriate.
12. Promote parental involvement in curriculum planning, program governance, and the overall Head Start program.
13. Keep center notebook current to ensure inclusion of attendance, center meetings, fieldtrip forms, lesson plans, observation notes, socialization plans, parent trainings, parent flyers, center/reflection meeting minutes, and home visit documentation sheets.
14. Submit all requests for purchase and supplies to appropriate manager for approval. Store/ maintain supplies appropriately.
15. Provide required documentation, meal counts, attendance, all health requirements, and health transactions to the Records Technician.
16. Attend and participate in all meetings and trainings as scheduled.
17. Ensure safety of all supervised areas.
18. Plan and conduct monthly emergency drills.
19. Attend and participate in one-on-one reflective supervision meetings regarding caseload families.
20. Become proficient in Teaching Strategies Gold.
21. Utilize Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework, TS Gold data, observations, school readiness goals and parent input to establish child goals and update as needed. Set/update child goals in collaboration with parents three times per year.
22. Must be able to communicate with children at their eye level.
23. Participate in recruitment efforts/activities.
24. Plan and facilitate parent orientations/enrollments to the program.
25. Report and document incidents of suspected child abuse and neglect to DHS.
26. Respect the confidentiality of information about Head Start children and families, staff and personnel issues, and agency operations.
27. Train and monitor classroom aides and volunteers.
28. Plan, organize, and attend monthly parent meetings, scheduled at a time conducive to parent participation. Submit documentation of parent group meetings to Family and Community Engagement Manager monthly.
29. Submit weekly playground checklist to Education Manager.
30. Enter transactions in to Child Plus daily.
31. Act as a Substitute Director for Child Care Licensure in the absence of Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.92 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
