Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities: The primary function of this position is to support the preschool classroom of up to 20 children by preparing and serving meals, completing daily cleaning tasks, providing staff breaks, and other daily tasks assigned by the teaching team. This position can be a steppingstone to the Assistant Teacher position. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: • Preference for pre-school experience with a Head Start or similar program • Must be able to promote positive communications within and outside Head Start • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred • Head Start parent or past parent preferred • Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs. This position is rated as active and occasionally requires the individual to lift 50 pounds • Prior to date of hire and throughout employment, certification of the following are required: • Proof of current auto insurance. (If applicable) • Food Handler’s Card • Current enrollment in the OR Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry • Within 60 days of hire, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is required • Access to reliable transportation required
