Early Head/ Head Start Classroom Aide at CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILDRENS COMMISSION

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Classroom Aide 32 hours week positionGENERAL OBJECTIVE: To assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in providing and coordinating classroom services to families enrolled in the assigned classroom; to assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher to ensure high quality early childhood education standards are met; to help ensure that Clackamas County Children’s Commission policies and procedures are followed.Assist Teacher and Assistant Teacher in carrying out daily classroom activities and schedulesAssist Teacher with follow-through and evaluation of the daily lesson planAssist Teacher and Assistant Teacher with assuring the class is equipped with all needed materials and suppliesAssist with input of child behavior observation notes to be used for individualizationParticipate in Open House and other class and center eventsUse a positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding childrenParticipate in bus monitor training and act as bus monitor if neededAssist with maintaining the classroom in a neat, safe, and clutter-free mannerProvide child care at Family Gatherings if neededAssist in preparing food for meals in accordance with CACFP and program guidelines. 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.Follow Agency policy/procedures for reporting and documenting suspected child abuse and/or neglect.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.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, walkingModerate sitting, kneeling, bendingThe 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.Requirements:Education and Experience:U.S. High School Diploma/GED or EquivalentCurrent Child Development Associate (CDA), or ability to complete CDA within one year of hire preferredKnowledge of child development preferredExperience working with children ages three to five preferredSkills and Abilities:Ability to apply positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and re-directing child behaviorAbility to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgroundsAbility to work cooperatively in a team environmentAbility to work use time effectively and work with minimal direct supervisionAbility 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