NeighborImpact·Deschutes County, Oregon
Collaborate with the teaching team to create a safe and engaging educational environment for infants and toddlers. Assist in designing group activities, recording child progress, and managing the classroom during the lead teacher's absence.
Do you have experience with infants and/or toddlers?
Are you looking to use your skills to help children and families?
Then the Early Head Start Assistant Teacher position is for you!
Come to work for one of Oregon’s 100 Best Non-Profits where all your insurance premiums are 100% paid, even during furlough periods and you’ll never have to work another weekend!
100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6%!), almost 2 weeks of paid vacation accrued within first year, plus 14 paid Holidays annually and a separate sick leave accrual.
Deadline: Positions remains open until filled
NeighborImpact’s Early Head Start Overview NeighborImpact’s Early Head Start program provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to families with children from birth to age three, as well as pregnant women. Early Head Start aims to foster school readiness and social competence, ensuring children and families receive the necessary resources and support during the critical early years.
Overview of Key
This role involves working closely with the Early Head Start teaching team to enhance students' learning and development. It includes creating a safe, engaging, and dynamic educational setting, under the guidance and direction of the EHS Teacher Advocate. This role will take charge of the classroom during the Teacher's absence and will assist in designing and conducting a range of group activities daily. This position will also observe and record child progress and assist with required program documentation.
Required: Educational requirements: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, (or equivalent coursework) in early childhood development; with a focus on infant and toddler development. Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood development or equivalent, with a focus on infant and toddler development. Diploma and transcripts or certificates are required to validate education requirements Competency with Microsoft applications required Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs required. This position is rated as active and occasionally requires the individual to lift 50 pounds Must be able to ride a school bus with children for assigned periods of time Must have an initial health examination, and a periodic re-examination (as recommended by health care provider)so as to assure that employees do not because of communicable diseases, pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation. Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment: Proof of current auto insurance. Must provide current liability insurance Food Handler’s Card Current enrollment in the OR Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry (CBR) Within 60 days of hire, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification Access to reliable transportation Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred 6 months experience in an infant/toddler setting preferred Head Start parent or past parent preferred
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.