Early Head Start Assistant Teacher — Portland, OR at

About Neighborhood House

Neighborhood House is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing social services for children, families, seniors, and individuals experiencing food and housing insecurity. For over 120 years, we have engaged in anti-poverty work, serving as a vital safety net to ensure our community has the support necessary to thrive.

Our Head Start Program

Our Head Start program creates an environment where participants can learn, grow, and thrive. We emphasize parents as primary teachers and foster a cooperative environment connecting families, teachers, family advocates, home visitors, and staff. Our approach prioritizes connection to community resources and learning through child-led play. The program is designed to meet the unique needs of all eligible children, including those with special needs and disabilities, providing essential school readiness skills to strengthen our community's children and families for life.

About the Role

As an Assistant Teacher in our Ages 0-3 classroom, you will collaborate closely with the teaching team to support students' learning and healthy development under the direction of the Head Teacher. This role is integral to fostering a positive classroom climate by utilizing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) strategies for effective classroom management. You will lead various small group activities daily and step in to lead the classroom when the Head Teacher is on break. Your work will support the effective implementation of Creative Curriculum activities while adhering to Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring team. Please note that this position requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and TB test prior to the start date. Upon hiring, you will be required to obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certification and a Food Handlers Card within 30 days.

Equal Opportunity

Neighborhood House is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

Work location

Work model: On-site

10258, Southwest Lancaster Road, Marshall Park, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97219, United States

Portland, Oregon

Key Responsibilities

check_circleAssist the lead teacher in establishing and upholding a positive classroom climate utilizing the PBIS framework
check_circleSupervise all students actively to ensure their mental, physical, and emotional safety
check_circleDevelop and lead various small group activities each day to support student learning
check_circleCollaborate with the lead teacher in developing and executing developmentally appropriate lesson plans
check_circleEngage actively in child-led play and meaningful conversations to support individual development
check_circleAssist in the implementation of individualized learning goals within the lesson plan
check_circleCollaborate with families to ensure continuity between home and classroom learning experiences
check_circleRegularly communicate with families regarding child progress, classroom updates, and celebrations

Requirements

verifiedChild Development Associate Certificate (CDA) Preschool or Infant/Toddler; or documentation of at least step 7 in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO)
verifiedMinimum 2 years of experience working with children
verifiedKnowledge of early childhood development and general principles of early childhood education and developmentally appropriate, child-led, multi-cultural, anti-bias curriculum for children under the age of 5
verifiedEnrolled in the Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry (CBR)
verifiedAdult and Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certification and Food Handlers Card (obtain within 30 days)
verifiedSuccessful completion of pre-employment physical exam and TB test
verifiedBasic-intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Office

Benefits & Perks

check_circleGenerous PTO and 10 paid holidayscheck_circleAffordable health insurance with 95% of the cost paid by employercheck_circle403b retirement plancheck_circleCompany-paid life insuranceVoluntary life, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance

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A Early Head Start Assistant Teacher - Infant Classroom at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is responsible for the following: Assist the lead teacher in establishing and upholding a positive classroom climate utilizing the PBIS framework; Supervise all students actively to ensure their mental, physical, and emotional safety; Develop and lead various small group activities each day to support student learning; and Collaborate with the lead teacher in developing and executing developmentally appropriate lesson plans.

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To qualify for the Early Head Start Assistant Teacher - Infant Classroom at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House position, applicants should have: Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) Preschool or Infant/Toddler; or documentation of at least step 7 in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO); Minimum 2 years of experience working with children; Knowledge of early childhood development and general principles of early childhood education and developmentally appropriate, child-led, multi-cultural, anti-bias curriculum for children under the age of 5; Enrolled in the Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry (CBR); Adult and Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certification and Food Handlers Card (obtain within 30 days); and Successful completion of pre-employment physical exam and TB test.

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Early Head Start Assistant Teacher - Infant Classroom at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is based in 10258, Southwest Lancaster Road, Marshall Park, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97219, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Lenox Hill Neighborhood House has listed this Early Head Start Assistant Teacher - Infant Classroom role as on-site.

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Early Head Start Assistant Teacher - Infant Classroom at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.

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Key skills for Early Head Start Assistant Teacher - Infant Classroom at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House include Child Development Associate Certificate; CPR; First Aid; Food Handlers Card; Microsoft Office; Pbis; and Creative Curriculum.

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Early Head Start Assistant Teacher - Infant Classroom at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is part of the teaching job category on Recrutus.

Early Head Start Assistant Teacher - Infant Classroom