PRIMARY PURPOSE To assist the Teacher / Home Visitor in providing the best possible classroom experience for all children. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (REASON POSITION EXISTS IS TO PERFORM THESE FUNCTIONS) Classroom activities 1.Maintain an orderly and physically/emotionally safe environment. 2.Assist teacher with lesson plan implementation. 3.Assist teacher with classroom preparation and clean up. 4.Assist with breakdown of facility when necessary. 5.Participate in daily classroom activities and routines, including field trips. 6.Join the children for meals. Model social skills and good eating habits. Gently encourage trying new foods. 7.Use positive interactions with children including verbal and body language. 8.Use developmentally appropriate practices. 9.Work to ensure good self-concept in all children. 10.Help parents integrate into classroom. 11.Model behavior management skills. 12.Follow bilingual guidance from staff notebook. 13.Assist with data entry as appropriate. Individual and Team Expectations 1.Attend staff meetings, center meetings, and/or other workshops/meetings as notified 2.Maintain a positive attitude regarding ORCCA and all its programs along with the Head Start program and philosophy 3.Model behaviors that demonstrate an understanding, acceptance and welcoming of diversity 2/2 4. Maintain respect and positive communication regarding all children, families and staff. 5. Maintain confidentiality of client and staff information. 6. Maintain open, two-way communication with staff 7. Accept suggestions and guidance from supervisor and other management staff 8. Seek feedback on job performance and evaluate suggestions and guidance to incorporate in performance 9. Commit to further training. Develop an individual training plan using program tools, as appropriate. 10. Communicate with supervisor regarding any needed changes or concerns with work schedule. 11. Enroll in Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential program and complete within two years of employment if the CDA or an AA in Early Childhood Education has not already been earned. 12. Adhere to agency procedures as a mandated child abuse reporter 13. Regular attendance is a requirement of the position. 14. Ability to perform the job with or without reasonable accommodations QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 1. High School diploma or equivalent required. 2. CDA credential preferred. 3. Two years of paid experience, or a combination of related experience and training. OTHER REQUIREMENTS 1. Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required. 2. Oregon Food Handler’s card or ServSafe® Food Safety Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required. 3. Must be enrolled in the Oregon Department of Education-Child Care Division Central Background Registry at time of hire and update it as required. 4. Health Appraisal within 30 days of hire and update it as required. Please visit our website to see the full job description.
