Neighborhood House·Portland, Oregon
Collaborate with the Head Teacher to support the learning and healthy development of children aged 0-3. Lead small group activities and maintain a positive classroom climate using PBIS strategies and Creative Curriculum.
$21.17 per hour
Classroom: Ages 0-3
Status: 40 hours per week, part-year*
NW Portland - Lincoln High School Teen Parent Center
*This is a part-year position with an unpaid 9-week summer break
Neighborhood House is a non-profit agency providing social services for children, families, seniors, and people experiencing food and housing insecurity. We have been engaging in anti-poverty work for a 120 years, offering a safety net to ensure that our community has the support they need to thrive.
Neighborhood House’s Head Start program provides an opportunity for participants to learn, grow, and thrive in an environment that emphasizes parents as primary teachers, a co-operative environment between families, teachers, family advocates, home visitors, and other staff, connection to community resources, and learning through child-led play. Our program is designed to meet the needs of and to provide school readiness skills to all eligible children, including those with special needs and disabilities, so our community’s children and families are stronger for life.
About this Role
This position is responsible for collaborating with the teaching team to support students’ learning and healthy development, under the direction of the Head Teacher. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for developing and leading various small group activities each day, as well as for leading the classroom when the Head Teacher is on break or out.
This position assists in fostering a positive classroom climate through the utilization of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) strategies to support effective classroom management, while assisting in the effective implementation of Creative Curriculum activities to support students’ learning and healthy development, and adhering to the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards, under the leadership of the Head Teacher.
The Assistant Teacher models positive and appropriate interactions with children and other adults, fostering effective communication with individuals from diverse communities and cultures, including communicating effectively with those whose English language skills are limited. The Assistant Teacher works with the guidance and support from the Head Teacher, assuming a degree of responsibility and autonomy, working both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
Responsibilities: are generally categorized as follows:
Requires a CDA certificate or ORO step 7 documentation and at least 2 years of experience working with children. Must be able to pass a background check, physical exam, and TB test, and obtain CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers certifications.
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.