Assistant Teacher – Head Start
Company Background:
Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services to low-income families in the areas of housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education. Community Action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities for people in the Washington County area. Be the change you want!
Job Position Description:
We're looking for 5 full-time assistant teachers. The ideal candidate will have an Associate of Early Childhood Education or higher (preferred), two years of experience teaching children ages 3-5, and will be bilingual in English and Spanish. A Step 7 from the Oregon Registry Online and a current Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR) enrollment is required before hire. This position is under an Advanced Placement rate and all new hires receive $23/hour.
Abbreviated Duties List:
•Support the Teacher in developing and implementing weekly lesson plans; collecting and recording objective child observations; support with the planning and implementation of the curriculum and individualized education services to the children in the class.
•Provide successful inclusion of children with mental health and/or special needs and work with Early Childhood Special Education staff and partners to identify and provide appropriate services.
•Assist the Family Services Teacher with relationship-based support to assist families in skill development to achieve their family goals including regular follow-up to identify progress or barriers to progress.
•Use CLASS observations and feedback to inform teaching practices and enhance child/teacher interactions, as well as identify areas for professional development.
•Utilize databases to generate reports and analyze data to ensure compliance with program requirements or to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Abbreviated Requirements:
•Education: Minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (Infant/Toddler); sufficient to be placed at Step 7 or higher on the Oregon Registry. Transcripts, diplomas and/or Oregon Registry Step Certificates are required to validate educational requirements. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
•Experience: Minimum of one year experience teaching in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program in the care of children ages 3-5.
•Must be able to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to new hire processing and beginning actual employment.
•Completion of appropriate Fit for Duty and TB Testing according to Head Start regulations prior to date of hire.
What Will Make You Stand Out:
•Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and another language. Ability to translate written material.
•Experience with and/or knowledge of Head Start.
•Training and/or education in working with children with special needs.
Top Benefits or Perks:
•Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental and 90% of your medical premiums covered by the employer for single coverage plans
•Bilingual Pay Program
•403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
•Generous time off benefits with paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays!