On Call Teacher Assistant - Head Start
On-siteSalem, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Ensure safety in the classroom at all times with appropriate supervision of children, utilizing transition and counting forms. Support teachers in providing for the development of children's cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language skills through curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and individualization. Conduct and record child observations to set goals, while ensuring children are released only to authorized adults. Maintain tact and empathy when communicating with clients, staff, and community partners. Utilize Microsoft Office and videoconferencing tools to address individual children's characteristics, strengths, and needs. Perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisors.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must obtain Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certificate of Completion in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college within two years from date of hire to maintain employment in the Program
- Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certificate of Completion in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college
- Six months of experience working in a Head Start classroom or one year of experience working with preschool children in a classroom/childcare setting
- Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division
- Candidate must pass pre-employment physical examination, renewable every two years
- Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings
- Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, and empathy when communicating with clients, staff and community partners
- Demonstrates proficiencies with Microsoft Office, videoconferencing platforms and web tools
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus
- Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds
- Manual dexterity for handling office equipment
- Able to remain calm during situations where staff or clients may be escalated
- Able to mitigate stress associated with a busy office and regular deadlines
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