Assistant Teacher, Early Head Start (Full-Year)

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

*Note: This is a two-part application. Please check your email for follow-up messages to complete the second stage, especially if you are applying through Indeed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Company intro:

Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services to low-income families in the areas of housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education. Community Action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities for people in the Washington County area. Be the change you want!

Job position description:

We're looking for a full-time Assistant Teacher for our Early Head Start program. The ideal candidate will have an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, +2 years of experience teaching children ages 0-3 years, and will be bilingual in English and Spanish. Minimum requirements include Oregon Registry Step 7 and 1 year of experience teaching children ages 0-3 years. This position receives a wage of $23.00/hr as long as minimum requirements are met.

Abbreviated Duties List:

• Assist in maintaining a safe, healthy, orderly and nurturing classroom environment.
• Assist the Teacher in the preparation and implementation of lesson plans and classroom materials to support a developmentally appropriate education program.
• Work in partnership with classroom staff to encourage collaborative team interactions that facilitates respectful relationships, embraces diversity and encourages constructive problem-solving.
• Develop and maintain respectful relationships with families; documenting regular contact. Set and maintain professional boundaries with families.
• Conduct home visits as needed.
• Assist the Teacher to develop parent-focused activities to establish a positive link between home and school as needed. Support the parent as the primary educator of the child.

Abbreviated Requirements:

• Education: Minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (Infant/Toddler); 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 experience teaching in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program in the care of children ages 0-3.

Required Licensing or Other Special Certifications:

• Current Oregon Registry Step Certificate (or acquired within 90 days from date of hire).
• Current First Aid/CPR certification (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire).
• Current Oregon Food Handler Card (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire).

Top benefits or perks:

• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental and 90% of your medical premiums covered by the employer for single coverage plans
• Bilingual Pay Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Generous time off benefits with paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays!

How to Apply: Apply online directly at https://caowash.applicantpro.com/jobs/. The full job description and additional job details can be found there. Physical applications are also accepted at any of our Multi-Service Center locations.