Clackamas County Children's Commission
Location
Clackamas County, Oregon
Assist the classroom teacher in providing educational services to low-income and special needs children. Ensure a safe environment and maintain records related to classroom activities.
A Child Development Associate (CDA) or an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred. Experience in early childhood education or a comparable group care program is also required.
Assist the classroom Teacher in providing Head Start educational services to selected low income and special needs children and their parents.
Assist teacher with: assessments and individualizations; design and implementation of the daily lesson plan within the classroom; setting up and maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment maintaining records relating to the classroom, such as child observation notes, lesson plan notes, and/or attendance. Consistently follows all aspects of the Procedures for Bus Safely Protocol. Ensure a safe environment for children and provide continuous supervision for all children. Uses a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children. Greet children and escort them to the classroom Under the direction of the teacher, prepare and gather materials for instructional purposes. In consultation with team members, participates in parent Open House during start up of each year. Attend and provide childcare at monthly parent meetings. Perform developmental screenings as requested.
Code of Conduct: Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct
Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.
In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.
Education and Experience Child Development Associate (CDA); Associates or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in an early childhood education classroom, certified child care center, or comparable group care program.
Ability to work effectively with low income and special needs children. Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds Ability to use a positive approach in directing and redirecting child behavior Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Ability to obtain and maintain a current Oregon Food Handler’s Card Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation). Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry. Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
Work with physically active infants/toddlers for one or two class periods per day (each class period is 3.5-7.5 hours) and during meal periods Extensive standing, walking Moderate sitting, kneeling, bending
Market context
In Oregon, teaching assistant roles are often tied to early childhood and classroom support needs, especially for candidates with experience working with children ages three to five. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for a high school diploma or GED, with a CDA and child development knowledge preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm whether your preschool or early learning experience matches the posting before applying.
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