Essential Functions and Responsibilities: In collaboration with all classroom staff, engage in active supervision of the children in accordance with the Active Supervision Policy and Procedure; ensure the required adult-child ratio is always; and strictly adhere to all safety Policies and Procedures, responding/correcting any at-risk safety issues immediately. Collaborate with the Teacher in using Creative Curriculum to create an environment conducive to learning, reflective of the different stages of child development, responsive to cultural backgrounds, and inviting to children and families. Support the Teacher in developing and implementing weekly lesson plans; collecting and recording objective child observations; support with the planning and implementation of the curriculum and individualized education services to the children in the class. Provide successful inclusion of children with mental health and/or special needs and work with Early Childhood Special Education staff and partners to identify and provide appropriate services. Collaborate with classroom staff to ensure children and families receive comprehensive services from all components within our program in accordance with policies and procedures. Support staff in meal service delivery in accordance with Food Services Policies and Procedures and DELC Licensing Rules. Assist children with toilet learning, including helping children with cleaning and changing when necessary. Assist the Family Support Teacher with relationship-based support to assist families in skill development to achieve their family goals including regular follow-up to identify progress or barriers to progress. Marginal Functions and Responsibilities: Use CLASS observations and feedback to inform teaching practices and enhance child/teacher interactions, as well as identify areas for professional development. Utilize databases to generate reports and analyze data to ensure compliance with program requirements or to ensure continuous quality improvement. Bilingual staff may be required to provide interpretation or translation services on occasion. Complete screenings, assessments, and applications with families as required. Occasionally pick up and deliver needed resources to families. Work occasional evenings. Assist and support parent engagement activities to support recruitment of elected site representatives and Policy Council members. Attend or participate in home visits as directed. Other duties as assigned to meet program and/or business needs. Required Education/Training/Experience: Education: Minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (Preschool); sufficient to be placed at Step 7 or higher on the Oregon Registry. Transcripts, diplomas and/or Oregon Registry Step Certificates are required to validate educational requirements. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience: Minimum of one year of experience teaching in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program in the care of children ages 3-5. Access to reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of vehicle insurance for travel for work assignments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Intermediate computer literacy and familiarity with applications such as databases and spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and internet. Must be able to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to new hire processing and beginning actual employment. Completion of appropriate Fit for Duty and TB Testing according to Head Start regulations prior to date of hire.
