Early Head Start Teacher *Infant Toddler - Candidate Pool August 2026

Description GENERAL OBJECTIVE

Assist the classroom Teacher in providing Head Start educational services to selected low income and special needs children and their parents.

Essential functions

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.

Additional expectations

• Program
• Participation and
• Team
• Member: Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings. Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities. Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner. Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives.

Code of Conduct: Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct

Confidentiality

Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.

Training

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

Requirements

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.