Teacher Aide 0-5

KIds and Company of Linn County offers a competitive salary in addition to a generous benefits package, to include employer paid medical/dental/vision and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and match, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, phased in paid Winter and Spring break and paid Holidays.
Starting wage: $12.75 per hour
Effective January 2022, all Head Start employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19. More information will be available once final rules have been published by the appropriate regulatory agency.

Position Purpose: As part of the education team, support efficient classroom operations to promote the
social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of Head Start children.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
Classroom Support
Provide assistance in assigned classrooms to:
? Gather and prepare materials for classroom use.
? Follow a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, two meals and effective transitions between activities.
? Provide assistance in maintaining a developmentally appropriate and safe environment.
? Support an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
? Work with and guide children in a supportive, positive and consistent manner.
? Provide supervision for small group activities.
? Work with individual or small groups of children
? Perform classroom and center cleaning tasks as needed and as directed.
Additional Job Responsibilities
? Attend and participate in program meetings as requested by supervisor
? Complete all areas of responsibility in compliance with program code of conduct and confidentiality policies.
? Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
? Demonstrate commitment to mission, values and policies in the performance of daily duties.
? Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience working with 0-5 year old children; experience in a preschool preferred.
• HS diploma or GED
• Sensitivity to individual and group needs or adults and children in target area;
• Willingness to participate in on the job training.
• Communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff and public.

Other Requirements

• Current First Aid/CPR and Food Handler’s cards.
• Enrollment in the Child Care Divisions Central Background Registry
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and acceptable driving record meeting the criteria for agency insurance and driving program vehicles
• Completion of Employee Health Appraisal including TB screening.

Necessary Physical/Mental Abilities

• Repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, climbing and grasping to perform cleaning duties, assist children on the bus as needed, and other duties as assigned.
• Ability to rapidly survey environment and move quickly in order to respond to children to ensure their safety or the safety of other children.
• Kneeling, bending, and sitting on the floor as needed to attend to child’s needs.
• Occasional lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to respond appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis situation.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Multiple Locations