Early Head Start Teacher Assistant (Substitute)

The Children's Learning Center is looking for a dynamic, energetic, patient, fun and organized individual to work with children in our Early Head Start program, which serves ages 6 weeks thru 3 years.

The position is a Teacher Assistant who helps support the head teacher, sanitizes the room, helps lead activities as directed, prepares activities, and helps enter observations into the system.

The position is full-time at 40 hours a week position running approximately 50 weeks a year. The position offers benefits that include health insurance for individual, vacation and sick leave, and retirement benefits after successful completion of probationary period.

Educational requirements a minimum of a CDA in Infant/Toddler or Associate in Early Childhood (preferred). Enrollment in Central Background Registry required prior to employment. First Aid, CPR, and Food Handlers must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Pay range $16 - $24/hr.

To apply you must submit our required employment application along with your resume and cover letter. You can obtain our application from our website or pick up at our facility. Position open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• What would you do if a 9-month-old child is choking and unable to breathe, cough, or speak?

A. Perform back blows and chest thrusts
B. Perform the Heimlich maneuver
C. Have the child drink breast milk or formula to help dislodge the object
D. Have the child lie down and wait for the object to pass naturally
E. Attempt to remove the object with fingers

• You're sitting with two children who are playing with manipulatives. The boy holds up his creation and says, "I made a bird!" The girl says, "That's not a bird."

What would you do?
A. Say, "It can be a bird! He's using his imagination!"
B. Tell the girl, "Don't be mean; he did his best."
C. Suggest that the boy add features to make it look more like a bird
D. Show the children how to make a bird
E. Ask the girl to demonstrate how to make a bird

• What would be an appropriate way to check their responsiveness?

A. Shake their shoulders and ask, "Are you okay?"
B. Loudly ask if they need help, without touching them
C. Perform a sternum rub while calling their name loudly
D. Gently spray water on their face and observe their reaction

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Madras, OR 97741 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Madras, OR 97741: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $24