Clackamas County Children's Commission·Clackamas County, Oregon
Provide classroom assistance and support for children aged 0-5 in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Responsibilities include guiding children using PBIS approaches and assisting teachers with daily activities and schedules.
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.
Working
Conditions: Work with physically active three to five-year-old children for one or two class periods per day (each class period is 3.5 hours) Extensive standing, walking Moderate sitting, kneeling, bending
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
Under Oregon statute, after July 1, 1996, an offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the results of criminal offender information record check and, possibly, fingerprinting, conducted on applicants for employment in early childhood services agencies.
Applicants who have been convicted of certain offenses or who refuse to consent to such background checks will not be hired for this position.
Continuation of all positions is contingent upon future funding.
Candidates must be able to enroll in the State of Oregon Central Background Registry and obtain a Food Handlers Card. Qualified substitutes may need an Associate Degree or CDA certification to fill higher-level teaching roles.
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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