Early Head Start Assistant Teacher — Infant Toddler

Job overview

The Early Head Start Assistant Teacher — Infant Toddler role is onsite in Gladstone, OR, and pays $21.38 per hour. The position supports Head Start educational services for selected low-income children with special needs and their parents. Working with the classroom teacher, the assistant helps provide a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants and toddlers. The role contributes to children’s learning and care through classroom activities, supervision, records, screenings, and family program activities.

What you'll do

• Assist with assessments and individualization, daily lesson plans, and classroom setup and maintenance
• maintain classroom records
• follow bus safety procedures
• provide continuous child supervision and use a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support approach
• greet and escort children
• prepare instructional materials
• participate in parent open houses
• provide childcare at monthly parent meetings
• perform developmental screenings as requested.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early head start

assistant teacher

infant toddler

gladstone or

clackamas county childrens commission

early childhood education

classroom support

child supervision

lesson plans

developmental screenings

parent meetings

$21.38/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A Child Development Associate credential is listed, with an associate or higher degree in early childhood education or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Current Oregon Food Handler’s Card and First Aid/CPR certification are among the stated requirements.

About the employer

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILDRENS COMMISSION is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.