Teacher Assistant

Job Description PRIMARY PURPOSE To assist the Teacher / Home Visitor in providing the best possible classroom experience for all children. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (REASON POSITION EXISTS IS TO PERFORM THESE FUNCTIONS) Classroom activities 1.Maintain an orderly and physically/emotionally safe environment. 2.Assist teacher with lesson plan implementation. 3.Assist teacher with classroom preparation and clean up. 4.Assist with breakdown of facility when necessary. 5.Participate in daily classroom activities and routines, including field trips. 6.Join the children for meals. Model social skills and good eating habits. Gently encourage trying new foods. 7.Use positive interactions with children including verbal and body language. 8.Use developmentally appropriate practices. 9.Work to ensure good self-concept in all children. 10.Help parents integrate into classroom. 11.Model behavior management skills. 12.Follow bilingual guidance from staff notebook. 13.Assist with data entry as appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 1. High School diploma or equivalent required. 2. CDA credential preferred. 3. Two years of paid experience, or a combination of related experience and training. OTHER REQUIREMENTS 1. Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required. 2. Oregon Food Handler’s card or ServSafe® Food Safety Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required. 3. Must be enrolled in the Oregon Department of Education-Child Care Division Central Background Registry at time of hire and update it as required. 4. Health Appraisal within 30 days of hire and update it as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oregon Head Start Association