Teacher Aide 0-5

This recruitment is to fill positions in  our service areas:  Sweet Home, Albany and the Corvallis/Philomath areas as openings occur.  Positions are 40 hours per week M-F.

What we offer: 

The opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization serving children and families

A competitive wage in addition to a generous benefits package, to include:

Medical/dental/vision and life insurance,

403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and match,

Employee Assistance Program

PTO and phased in paid Winter and Spring break, and paid Holidays.

Kidco is a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness programs

Generous tuition assistance program and career growth tracks.

Opportunity for professional growth and advancement

Wage: $18.01 per hour w/ 6% increase available for Spanish/English bilingual skills. 

40 hours per week or 1 part time position 27 hours per week

Depending upon placement, positions are part year, or full year with minimum 2 week summer layoff.

Location: this recruitment is to fill positions in our service area of Linn and Benton counties

Please be sure to list any experience working with children 0-5 in your application.  

Position Purpose: As part of the education team, support efficient classroom operations to promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of Head Start children.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Classroom Support
Provide assistance in assigned classrooms to:
• Gather and prepare materials for classroom use.
• Follow a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, two meals and effective transitions between activities.
• Provide assistance in maintaining a developmentally appropriate and safe environment.
• Support an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
• Work with and guide children in a supportive, positive and consistent manner.
• Provide supervision for small group activities.
• Work with individual or small groups of children
• Perform classroom and center cleaning tasks as needed and as directed.

Additional Job Responsibilities
• Attend and participate in program meetings as requested by supervisor
• Complete all areas of responsibility in compliance with program code of conduct and confidentiality policies.
• Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
• Demonstrate commitment to mission, values and policies in the performance of daily duties.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.