Assistant Teacher (St. Helens)

ASSISTANT TEACHER

REPORTS TO: Center Manager

DEPARTMENT: Child and Family Development Programs

PROGRAM ASSIGNED: Head Start

LOCATION: Center Locations (St. Helens, OR.)

SUPERVISORY: No

FTE STATUS: 80%-100% (9.5-11 Months a year)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: M-F 8:00AM – 4:30PM

SALARY RANGE: $20.48-$38.53 / Hourly

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Assistant Teacher will work cooperatively with staff, parents, and volunteers to carry out the responsibilities of the center in order to meet the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical needs of Head Start children and their families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist the teacher in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program which meets the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical needs of each child and is based on the goals and curriculum of our program.

• a. Participate in weekly and monthly planning for classroom activities.
• b. Share the responsibility with the teacher of preparing, implementing, and evaluating daily classroom activities.
• c. Assist the teacher in carrying through the individual goals set for each child in the classroom and on home visits.

2. Assist the teacher in maintaining written records on individual children and their families.

• a. Assist in individual tracking & documentation for each child according to program standards.
• b. Assist in assessing each child’s developmental needs regularly.
• c. Assist in writing in SOAP files.

3. Provide advocacy and support for families.

4. Promote the development of parent skills as the primary educators of their children.

• a. Work with teacher to plan assigned home visits and help to educate parents in the areas of Education, Health/Nutrition/Dental, and Social Services as outlined in program plans.
• b. Assist Teacher in completing required home visits as needed.
• c. Encourage parents to become "teacher" on home visits.
• d. Encourage parents to volunteer in the classroom and attend monthly parent meetings.
• e. Encourage and be supportive of parents and volunteers working in the classroom.
• f. Coordinate home activities and classroom activities with the guidance of the teacher.
• g. Role model appropriate practices for parents as classroom volunteers.
• h. Assist the teacher in guiding and supervising the children in a consistent, positive manner.
• i. Assist with constant supervision of every child.
• j. Confer with the teacher on planned program activities.

5. Assist the teacher in developing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

• a. Share responsibility for the condition of the teachers work and storage areas.
• b. Share in the responsibility of maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the classroom.
• c. Share responsibility for condition of classroom - set up, tear down and sanitize as needed.

6. Assist the teacher with daily routines, such as toothbrushing, hand washing, bathroom, eating, and transitions between activities.

7. Contribute to the operation of the center and program by attending and participating in center, class and program staff meetings; and sharing information gained through attendance at required trainings, workshops, and professional reading.

8. Assist in the evaluation and planning of program plans.

9. Help collect in-kind for the center.

10. Help with inventory.

11. Must maintain program and client confidentiality policies.

12. Maintain good working relationships with community agencies and individuals.

13. Work in a cooperative manner with all staff and program committees to ensure a team approach to the delivery of services to the families and children in Head Start.

14. Must maintain a working knowledge and implement program plans, policies and Head Start Program Performance Standards.

15. Fulfill requirements as a Mandatory reporter.

16. Other duties assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member, consistently treating coworkers, families, and community partners with respect and dignity.

2. Contribute to the operation of the program by attending and participating in program staff meetings; and sharing information gained through attendance at required trainings, workshops, and consultations.

3. Support in the evaluation and planning of program goals and plans.

4. Maintain professional and collaborative relationships by supporting and implementing position related duties of program contracts, MOU’s and interagency agreements.

5. Maintain professionalism in dress and manner: Arrive to work on time, ready to work and participate. Meet program timeframes, checking email daily as well as site specific communication systems.

6. Ensures and maintains strict confidentiality of all sensitive information.

Code of Conduct:

Perform all work in compliance with program plans, policies, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and CAT Codes of Conduct.

Confidentiality:

Respect and maintain program and client confidentiality policies regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate. Continuously ensure strict confidentiality of all sensitive information encountered while performing the duties of the position.

Training:

In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and development plan, participating in training as requested.

JOB/BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

1. Experience and education in children’s learning styles.

2. Evidence of organizational skills with attention to detail.

3. Must have dependable transportation and/or valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

4. Evidence of ability to work in a cooperative team manner, coordinate directly with

members of management and families, able to follow directions and program rules and policies.

5. Must be on the Central Background Registry, pass a pre-employment drug screening and have completed a TB screen.

6. Must be willing and available to work flexible hours, occasional evenings or weekends; also, to include the ability to attend meetings and trainings that may require out-of-town travel and overnight stays.

7. Must have working knowledge and skills with computers including Microsoft Office, Adobe, Google Drive, etc.

8. Ability to work with families from a diverse population.

9. Ability to de-escalate situations effectively, and to problem solve efficiently and bring issues to resolution.

10. Ability to return to task quickly despite constant interruptions.

11. Ability to effectively communicate positively, respectfully, sensitively and confidentially in a professional manner with children, families, community partners and co-workers in both verbal and written format.

12. Ability to adhere to program rules and program requirements.

13. Attention to Detail.

14. Ability to work with low income and/or special needs families, including families from a diverse population.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Must have a CDA (Child Development Associate); one-year ECE education or a one-year ECE certificate from an accredited college.

PREFERRED:

1. Bilingual skills preferred

2. AA degree in Early Childhood Education.

3. Must have one-year experience working in an early childhood classroom.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Lifting, Manipulating, Carrying, Keying/typing, Sitting for periods, Standing, Walking, Stooping, Bending

MENTAL OR VISUAL DEMAND

Continuous mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness to monitor and respond to various situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The job is typically performed under very comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.

ATTENDANCE

1. Typical schedule is Monday-Friday

2. Hours are generally 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with occasional need for weekend or off-hours support for events, trainings, etc.

SAFETY

Compliance with regular safety guidelines is acceptable.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

1. Food Handler’s

2. Driver license

3. First Aid & CPR – Adult/Children

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.48 - $38.53 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $39