Preschool Instructional Assistant - Head Start - Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

OUR MISSION: MWVCAA invests in people and their futures to reduce the impacts of poverty.

Our Vision: We envision a just future, where our communities are empowered to reach positive outcomes and everyone is respected for their infinite worth.

We are seeking a Part-time Instructional Assistant to join our Head Start program!

This is a Part-time position up to 19 hours weekly.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Substitute Instructional Assistant works to support classrooms where there are children who need additional support and attention due to behavioral, health, or disability related challenges. The Instructional Assistant works in collaboration with the teaching team to support children by utilizing the protocols created in response to their behavioral, health or disability needs. The Instructional Assistant will support the child throughout the day by fostering inclusion in all activities, encoring meaningful learning experiences and building positive relationships with peers and staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Instructional Assistant 1: High School diploma or GED.
• Instructional Assistant 2: CDA or 1 Year Early childhood Certificate.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with young children.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required.
• Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment physical examination, renewable every two years.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Possess knowledge of child development.
• Understand inclusion practices in an early childhood education environment.
• Ability to assess challenging situations in order to provide support during unexpected situations.
• Possess knowledge of de-escalation strategies to use during high needs situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

• Responds to school requests for focused support in high need situations.
• Provides individual support to assigned children that are reflective of the child's goals and needs based on supervisor direction and written plans.
• Provides support to assigned child/children, throughout the day, including indoor/outdoor activities, group time, free choice time, meals, bathroom routines, and bus transitions, as needed. Support can be delivered one-on-one, or small groups.
• Monitors children's interactions to prevent or promptly address any concerns that may arise, including behavioral incidents.
• Participates in home visits, conferences, or other conversations with parents to articulate children's challenges, progress, and to seek parent input, as needed.
• Works collaboratively with family and team to create a skill building plan and discuss individual supports that can provided.
• Document frequency of behaviors to provide supporting data.

Teamwork, Collaboration, and Documentation

• Maintains on-going documentation of communications with parents in ChildPlus.
• Documents the assigned child's progress each day and providing examples.
• Shares observations and insight with teaching team.
• Complies with MWVCAA safety and personnel policies, including punctuality and attendance

There are no supervisory duties in this position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for handling office equipment.
• Occasional driving in all weather conditions to sites in Polk and Marion counties.
• Ability to quickly evacuate children from the classroom in an emergency.
• Ability to calmly manage frequent demands for time and attention.

• Mostly indoor classroom and bus riding environment.
• Frequent outdoor supervision of children and monitoring pick up/drop off.
• Occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals, creative substances such as paints.
• Occasional exposure to body fluids/biohazards (such as saliva, vomit and urine).
• This position requires on-site work and is not eligible for remote work.

**Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is beneficial if you are even considering working with children in the State of Oregon, since it will be required before you can start a position. Enrollment is free and it is recommended that you start now as the process can take time. Start enrollment online at: oregonearlylearning.com

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

**This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, download below.

If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to ask for a HR Team Member.

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