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Head Start Teacher Assistant
Position Type: Part time 19 hours a week Department: Eastern Oregon Head Start — La Grande Center (two morning, and two afternoon positions open) Application Deadline: July 21, 2017
Description
Assist the teacher in the following: providing high quality, safe learning experiences in the Domains of Approaches to Learning, Social and Emotional, Language and Literacy, Cognition, Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development for children ages 3 to 5, in a full day program; collecting on-going child observations and assessments, and implementing activities to support individual child goals; creating positive connections with students and families Implement self-regulation and school readiness strategies and support transitions to kindergarten.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent; CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred, otherwise, required within 2 years of hire; Good oral and written communications skills; Experience working with children in a calm, gentle manner, and a willingness to learn appropriate classroom techniques and strategies in working with children. The successful candidate must have the physical ability to maintain visual and auditory supervision of children, interact actively with preschool children in the classroom and on the playground, and lift or move up to 50 pounds. This position involves working closely as a team member and frequent interaction with parents and community members. Strict confidentiality and attention to detail in record-keeping, reporting and data entry is essential. This position requires participation in Conscious Discipline training.
Additional Comments
Beginning date August 14, 2017 through May 29, 2018 – 19 Hours/Week
- Provide documentation of verification (i.e. Passport, Driver’s License, Official ID Card, Original Birth Certificate, Social Security Card)
- Enrollment in the Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry or provide verification of application. https://www.oregon.gov/OCC/Pages/On-line_application_informationpage.aspx
- Free from Communicable Disease Verification from a qualified Health Care Provider, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification and a current Oregon Food Handler’s Card will be required within 30 days of hire.
- Beginning Salary: $10.42- $11.12/hourly
Head Start Teacher Assistant
Position Type: Part time 19 hours a week Department: Eastern Oregon Head Start – Elgin (9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.) Application Deadline: July 21, 2017
Description
Assist the teacher in the following: providing high quality, safe learning experiences in the Domains of Approaches to Learning, Social and Emotional, Language and Literacy, Cognition, Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development for children ages 3 to 5, in a full day program; collecting on-going child observations and assessments, and implementing activities to support individual child goals; creating positive connections with students and families Implement self-regulation and school readiness strategies and support transitions to kindergarten.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent; CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred, otherwise, required within 2 years of hire; Good oral and written communications skills; Experience working with children in a calm, gentle manner, and a willingness to learn appropriate classroom techniques and strategies in working with children. The successful candidate must have the physical ability to maintain visual and auditory supervision of children, interact actively with preschool children in the classroom and on the playground, and lift or move up to 50 pounds. This position involves working closely as a team member and frequent interaction with parents and community members. Strict confidentiality and attention to detail in record-keeping, reporting and data entry is essential. This position requires participation in Conscious Discipline training.
Additional Comments
Beginning date August 14, 2017 through May 29, 2018 – 19 Hours/Week
- Provide documentation of verification (i.e. Passport, Driver’s License, Official ID Card, Original Birth Certificate, Social Security Card)
- Enrollment in the Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry or provide verification of application. https://www.oregon.gov/OCC/Pages/On-line_application_informationpage.aspx
- Free from Communicable Disease Verification from a qualified Health Care Provider, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification and a current Oregon Food Handler’s Card will be required within 30 days of hire.
- Beginning Salary: $10.42- $11.12/hourly
Application Information
To find application go to http://www.eou.edu/hdstart/ at the bottom of the page. To complete the application process, include:
- A written statement of your desire to be considered for the position;
- The completed Employment Application (all 4 pages);
- Affirmative Action Data Sheet (Optional)
- Transcripts, if applicable
- Photocopies of First Aid/CPR certification, Oregon Food Handler’s card, if available, or any other documentation that supports your qualifications.
- You may be asked to provide additional information.
- Full time employees receive a full benefit package through the college.
Submit Applications to:
Eastern Oregon Head Start Ackerman Hall Room 016 Eastern Oregon University One University Boulevard La Grande, OR 97850 Jan Goodrick, Director Fax – 541-962-3794 Email – jgoodric@eou.edu Phone—541-962-3506 All job offers are contingent on approval by the Head Start Policy Council.
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