GENERAL REQUIREMENTS :
To assist the Head Teacher to ensure our youngest children have a solid foundation for life. Responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child enrolled, in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards. To promote family engagement in all aspects of the program.
Employment-Related Requirements
Employment is contingent upon enrollment in State of Oregon Central Background Registry.
Essential Job Responsibilities :
Instructional Aides provides support to the teacher with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of children with specific needs in the classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior.
Additional Job Responsibilities
- Assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Assist with breaks and other classroom needs as requested.
- Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Frequent significant decision and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication skills.Ability to work as a team member.Compassionate attitude and strong understanding of child development.Nurturing teaching approach.Ability to supervise and monitor children at all times to ensure a safe environment. This includes the physical ability to monitor and move quickly in order to respond to children who are very active and may need positive redirection in order to ensure their safety or the safety of others.Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation.Regular kneeling, bending and sitting on the floor to attend to child's needs.Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in classroom setting and the ability to carry a child in an emergency situation out of harms way.Minimum Requirements :
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English / Spanish skills highly desirable.Intermediate computer skills, internet and e-mail.Within 30 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certified and have a current Food Handler's Card.Physical Examination is required at hire. Negative TB Assessment Screening is required at hire and will be updated annually.At time of hire must be currently enrolled in Child Care Division-Central Background Registry and must renew every five years.Within 60 days of employment, must provide valid proof of enrollment into the Oregon Registry Step's Program.
Salary : $15
