Teacher Assistant

ABOUT HEAD START OF YAMHILL COUNTY

Mission Statement:

We are committed to being a successful learning community, which includes: a partnership with parents and their children; a celebration of diversity; an atmosphere of support, respect, and trust; where everyone is safe and experiences a sense of belonging.

5-year goals 2024-2029

In 2024 HSYC was awarded a five-year grant to continue offering program services. These are our five-year goals:

Goal #1: HSYC implements Conscious Discipline to support the social emotional needs/ self-regulation of the HSYC community.

Goal #2: All children, regardless of family situation, will have strong attendance that will carryover after HSYC participation.

Goal #3: HSYC will be known for providing high quality, comprehensive services for school and life readiness through a unique two-generation approach.

Goal #4: Hire and retain individuals who are committed to the true HSYC mission and philosophy and who understand the need to be trauma-informed and relationship-based in an early childhood program.

Job Overview:
This position will assist the Teacher in planning and implementation a safe and developmentally appropriate classroom curriculum for up to 20, three, four and five year-old children; plan and carry out regular educational and social service home visits with families which includes giving regular referrals, family partnership agreements and individualized family goals; coordinate the delivery of educational services; support mental health and disabilities services for Head Start children and parents; monitor classroom adults in accordance with program, state, and federal guidelines.

Essential Duties:
*Provide a developmentally appropriate environment (safe and clean) which allows children to: a. learn about good health, nutrition and safety practices, including participation in bus and pedestrian safety.

b. gain experience with large and small motor development through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, materials, and equipment.

c. build knowledge and skills in language, literacy and cognitive development through a variety of activities.

d. experience opportunities to express thoughts and feelings verbally and non-verbally.

e. experience a classroom environment that represents a variety of cultural, ethnic, diverse populations and is reflective of the families and children that HSYC serves.

* Assistant Teachers are responsible for supporting Teachers in:

a. developing an age-appropriate schedule, daily program and curriculum for preschool children (Creative Curriculum).

b. providing activities and interactions with children, which promote positive feelings about self and learning, thus promoting social and emotional development (PRIDE Skills, PBIS, Second Step).

c. regularly observing, entering documentation and assessing children's developmental progress.

d. using observations and assessments to collaboratively make individual child educational goals with parents according to HSYC expectations.

e. plan individualized activities related to children’s goals in weekly lesson plans.

f. encouraging and supporting dual language learning opportunities and processes program-wide at all levels.

g. establishing positive and productive relationships with assigned families; foster the belief that parents are their child's best teacher, and support parents with understanding child development and developmentally appropriate parenting skills; modeling these skills as needed.

h. planning and completing all required home visits (1.5 hours), working with families to provide appropriate educational and/or social service activities for children and families.

i. collaborating with Specialists and Coordinators to best serve children with special needs including mental health, disabilities, and health issues

* Coordinate with the Teacher and Specialized Services Coordinator in children’s special needs processes including child assessment, working with professionals, IFSP development and transition services. Use goals from IFSPs to plan individualized activities in lesson plans and home visits to support these goals.

* Coordinate with the Teacher and Specialized Services Coordinator for all transition activities/tasks.

Experience Required:

*High School Diploma or GED

*Child Development Associate (CDA) within 2 years of hire.

*Experience working with preschool children in a classroom setting.

*Experience working with high-risk families is preferred.

For the full job description and to APPLY, please visit our website at: https://yamhillheadstart.org/apply-online/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.92 - $19.93 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Classroom: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20