Head Start Classroom Aide

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.
• JOB
• Qualifications:
• Education and
• Experience: U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Current Child Development Associate (CDA), or ability to complete CDA within one year of hire preferred Knowledge of child development preferred Experience working with children ages three to five preferred
• Skills and
• Abilities: Ability to apply positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and re-directing child behavior Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment Ability to work use time effectively and work with minimal direct supervision Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation). Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry. Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification. Ability to obtain and maintain an
• Oregon
• Food
• Handler’s
• Card
• 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 Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of this position.

Signature

Date: Disclaimer 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.