NeighborImpact
Location
Deschutes County, Oregon
Salary
$26 - $26 / HOUR
Support the Early Head Start teaching team in creating a safe and engaging educational environment for children from birth to age three. Take charge of the classroom during the teacher's absence and assist with group activities and program documentation.
Requires an Associate degree with 12 ECE credits or a CDA credential, along with a Food Handler's Card and criminal history registry enrollment. Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and perform active duties like kneeling and bending is required.
Accrued paid sick time, Employee Assistance Program, self-funded retirement account options 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: Associate degree or higher with a minimum of 12 ECE credits or equivalent OR Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which is equivalent to Step 7 on the Oregon Registry Diploma and transcripts are required to validate degree in Early Childhood Education/Related field and to verify ECE/Related coursework 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.
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