Description GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Assist the classroom Teacher in providing Head Start educational services to selected low income and special needs children and their parents. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Assist teacher with: • assessments and individualizations; • design and implementation of the daily lesson plan within the classroom; • setting up and maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment • maintaining records relating to the classroom, such as child observation notes, lesson plan notes, and/or attendance. • Consistently follows all aspects of the Procedures for Bus Safely Protocol. • Ensure a safe environment for children and provide continuous supervision for all children. • Uses a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children. • Greet children and escort them to the classroom • Under the direction of the teacher, prepare and gather materials for instructional purposes. • In consultation with team members, participates in parent Open House during start up of each year. • Attend and provide childcare at monthly parent meetings. • Perform developmental screenings as requested. ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS: Program Participation and Team Member: • Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings. • Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities. • Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner. • Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives. Code of Conduct: Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct 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. Requirements Education and Experience • Child Development Associate (CDA); Associates or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience in an early childhood education classroom, certified child care center, or comparable group care program. Skills and Abilities: • Ability to work effectively with low income and special needs children. • Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds • Ability to use a positive approach in directing and redirecting child behavior • Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. • Ability to obtain and maintain a current Oregon Food Handler’s Card • 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. Working Conditions: • Work with physically active infants/toddlers for one or two class periods per day (each class period is 3.5-7.5 hours) and during meal periods • Extensive standing, walking • Moderate sitting, kneeling, bending