GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in providing and coordinating classroom services to families enrolled in the assigned classroom; to assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher to ensure high quality early childhood education standards are met; to help ensure that Clackamas County Children’s Commission policies and procedures are followed. REPORTS TO: Education Manager; also takes direction from Teacher SUPERVISES: No direct reports CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt; Represented PAY GRADE: A ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Assist Teacher and Assistant Teacher in carrying out daily classroom activities and schedules • Assist Teacher with follow-through and evaluation of the daily lesson plan • Assist Teacher and Assistant Teacher with assuring the class is equipped with all needed materials and supplies • Assist with input of child behavior observation notes to be used for individualization • Participate in Open House and other class and center events • Use a positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and guiding children • Participate in bus monitor training and act as bus monitor if needed • Assist with maintaining the classroom in a neat, safe, and clutter-free manner • Provide child care at Family Gatherings if needed • Assist in preparing food for meals in accordance with CACFP and program guidelines. ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS: Program Participation and Team Member: • Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings. • Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities. • Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner. • Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives. • Follow Agency policy/procedures for reporting and documenting suspected child abuse and/or neglect. Code of Conduct: Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct. Confidentiality: Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate. Training: In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: • U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent • Current Child Development Associate (CDA), or ability to complete CDA within one year of hire preferred • Knowledge of child development preferred • Experience working with children ages three to five preferred Skills and Abilities: • Ability to apply positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) approach in directing and re-directing child behavior • Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment • Ability to work use time effectively and work with minimal direct supervision • Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation). • Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry. • Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification. • Ability to obtain and maintain an Oregon Food Handler’s Card Working Conditions: • Work with physically active three to five-year-old children for one or two class periods per day (each class period is 3.5 hours) • Extensive standing, walking • Moderate sitting, kneeling, bending
