Bilingual Teacher Assistant - Listo Program

Bilingual Teacher Assistant - Listo Family Literacy Program

Part-Time: up to 15 hours/week

(Monday-Thursday-Days/Evenings)

The Listo Family Literacy Program provides Spanish speaking families in Jackson County Oregon with educational support in their native language. This includes support for infants and toddlers, pre-school aged children, homework support for grades K-8, and adult ESL, GED and INEA-literacy classes. Please go to learn more about our program prior to submitting application.

PURPOSE:

The Listo Bilingual Teacher Assistant develops strong nurturing relationships with children and supports the classroom teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate learning environment, with meaningful experiences that prepare children for a successful school experience. This position supports the implementation of the Listo Family Literacy Program through in-person, virtual, and at-home learning opportunities. Responsibilities include preparing classroom and home-learning materials, supporting family engagement, assisting families with technology, maintaining program documentation, and promoting culturally and linguistically responsive practices. The Teacher Assistant may lead the class (in person or online) in the event of the teacher’s absence, prepare class materials on-site at the Southern Oregon Head Start Main Office, and assist with the maintenance of the program equipment and class. The Teacher Assistant is responsible for meeting Listo performance standards and following the Agency policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

I. CHILD EDUCATION, CURRICULUM, AND CLASSROOM

1. Work directly with children individually, in small and large groups.
   • Provide for their safety, guidance and educational development;
   • Be familiar with the curriculum guidelines of the Agency and program;
   • Assist the classroom teacher with the development and implementation of required curriculum, this will include copying, collating, organizing, word processing;
   • Work cooperatively to assist Teacher in the development and implementation of classroom activities.
   • Assist and document children’s developmental assessments under guidance of teacher.
   • Perform routine classroom tasks, such as activity environment planning, preparation and clean up;


2. Assume responsibility of the class in the event of the teacher’s absence.


3. Take and record child observations as required and assigned.
   • Ensure observations and assessments


4. Inform teachers of unusual behavior, or symptoms of children or relevant information from parents.


5. Be responsible for organization, packing and transporting of Listo classroom materials to local partner sites.


6. Take record of in-person and virtual class attendance.


7. Prepare, organize, pack, transport, distribute, and maintain classroom materials.

II. COMMUNICATION AND DEBRIEFINGS

1. Communication and debriefing with staff at office, classroom, or in online meetings.
   • Participate in staff meetings, classroom debriefings, and planning meetings (these may be online or in-person);
   • Facilitate and model respectful, professional communication and teamwork;
   • Promote Listo and Head Start to children, families, co-workers and the community.


2. Communicate regularly with families through WhatsApp, phone calls, text messages, and approved communication platforms.


3. Assist families with accessing virtual learning and educational technology.


4. Promote parent engagement and model positive parent-child interactions.


5. Provide interpretation and translation for children and families as needed.

III. GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. Participate as a team member with classroom/session setup, cleanup, organization, sanitation, and inventory.


2. Simple upkeep of the space Listo uses.


3. Assist with preparing and distributing learning kits and educational materials.

IV. INTERACTION WITH CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND CO-WORKERS

1. Must relate in a positive, nurturing way, both verbally and physically, and be sensitive to the needs of children, parents and co-workers;


2. Must use quick, safe reactions and responses in dealing with children or situations that involve children.

V. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY

1. Maintain a safe and pleasant work environment.


2. Follow safety regulations, policies, and procedures.


3. Actively contribute towards promoting a safe workplace and environment.


4. Assist to provide nutritious meals and snacks as assigned.


5. Participate in programs surveys and continuous quality improvement.

OTHER DUTIES

May be assigned other related duties as appropriate and within the scope of general responsibilities for this position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that may need to be performed by the employee fulfilling this position. This job description describes the general nature and level of work, but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties which may be required.

ESPECIFICACIONES DE TRABAJO REQUIRIDAS:

Educación: Se requiere diploma de la preparatoria o equivalente (GED o). Listo considera una combinación de educación y experiencia para llenar esta posición.

Certificación o acreditación: Certificación de CPR / primeros auxilios y certificación de manejo de alimentos (food handler card) dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la contratación (las certificaciones se pueden obtener en Listo después de la contratación).

Experiencia: Se prefiere un año de experiencia trabajando con niños; Se prefiere un año de experiencia trabajando con la cultura Latina.

Habilidades esenciales: Se requiere ser bilingüe (español / inglés). Excelentes habilidades de comunicación interpersonal, verbal y escrita, conocimiento básico de informática. Capacidad para realizar tareas administrativas comunes. Capacidad de aplicar el conocimiento del desarrollo apropiado de las actividades de los niños, satisfacer y promover al desarrollo de las necesidades socioemocional, físico y cognitivo de los niños.

El asistente de maestro bilingüe debe entender y apoyar la relación maestra / familia, ofrecer asistencia de interpretación para los niños, familias y público según sea necesario.

Habilidades esenciales mentales: Debe de ser organizado/a, flexible y tener determinación a encontrar soluciones. Habilidad de hacer varias tareas a la vez, tener buen criterio y ser un modelo a seguir apropiado. Capacidad de mantener una atención plena y complete a los niños en todo momento. Habilidad de trabajar como un miembro de equipo y autodirigirse. Debe de estar abierto a aprender nuevas habilidades y aplicaciones informáticas.

Requisitos físicos esenciales: Habilidad de levantar y cargar 40 libras a distancia de 10 pies. Habilidad de empujar y jalar 40 libras a una distancia de 10 yardas. Movilidad y rango de movimiento suficiente para estar de pie, caminar, equilibrarse, agacharse, gatear, sentarse en el suelo, estirarse, ponerse en cuclillas y arrodillarse hasta 8 horas por día. Resistencia suficiente para realizar las tareas de trabajo con la frecuencia requerida. Capacidad para reaccionar rápidamente a las acciones físicas de los niños. Capacidad para cumplir con los requisitos físicos de supervisión en el autobús: Capacidad para operar un vehículo motorizado. Visión y audición suficiente para realizar las tareas laborales. Suficiente destreza manual y coordinación ojo-mano para realizar las tareas laborales.

Exposición a peligros: Al comportamiento impredecible de los niños y familias, productos químicos peligrosos, condiciones contagiosas, trabajo con computadora personal y otros equipos de oficina. Conducir y viajar en vehículos motorizados y autobuses escolares.

Condiciones de trabajo: Para el año académico 2024-25, la posición será de aprendizaje hibrido/remoto, trabajo desde casa y oficina, presencial en sitios asociados a la educación. Localidades en Jackson County, Oregon serán determinadas. En centros para padres, el entorno consistirá en aulas preescolares / escuelas públicas, áreas de juego y oficinas. Viajes locales moderados. Se ofrecerá un pago por el uso del internet de su casa para facilitar el trabajo remoto. Una computadora o tableta estará disponible para uso de los maestros.

EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON:

• Pre-employment health screening as required by Agency and position (may include, but is not limited to: drug screening, occupational health screening and/or functional testing)


• Central Background Registry enrollment


• Valid Oregon Driver license


• Proof of current personal automobile insurance in accordance with agency policy


• Three (3) years DMV court print driving record


• Approval to drive from Agency insurance carrier – requires at least 21 years of age


• Reliable Transportation

REPORTS

Listo Program Director