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Posting Date:
09/30/2024
Closing Date:
10/30/2024
Job Title:
Teacher Assistant- Bandon
Job Position:
Preschool
Organization:
South Coast Head Start
Email Address:
hr@orcca.us
Website:
https://www.orcca.us/careers
City/Area:
Bandon
State:
OR
Zip Code:
97411
Duties:

PRIMARY PURPOSE
To assist the Teacher / Home Visitor in providing the best possible classroom experience for all children.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (REASON POSITION EXISTS IS TO PERFORM THESE FUNCTIONS)

Classroom Activities

  • Maintain an orderly and physically/emotionally safe environment.
  • Assist teacher with lesson plan implementation.
  • Assist teacher with classroom preparation and clean up.
  • Assist with breakdown of facility when necessary.
  • Participate in daily classroom activities and routines, including field trips.
  • Join the children for meals. Model social skills and good eating habits. Gently encourage trying new foods.
  • Use positive interactions with children including verbal and body language.
  • Use developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Work to ensure good self-concept in all children.
  • Help parents integrate into classroom.
  • Model behavior management skills.
  • Follow bilingual guidance from staff notebook.
  • Assist with data entry as appropriate.

Bus Monitor (as assigned)

  • Receive bus monitor training from the Transportation Specialist before assignment to a vehicle. Training includes: child boarding and exiting procedures, sign in/out form, child pick up and drop off procedures, child restraint systems, responses to emergencies, emergency evacuation procedures and transportation policies.
  • Receive direction from the Bus Driver to ensure a safe transportation system.
  • Ride bus to and from class and on field trips: greet children and parents, share information, perform health check, and monitor children’s behavior for safety at all times.
  • Monitor emergency information changes and keeps Bus Driver abreast of those changes.
Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • CDA credential preferred.
  • Two years of paid experience, or a combination of related experience and training.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
  • Oregon Food Handler’s card or ServSafe® Food Safety Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
  • Must be enrolled in the Oregon Department of Education-Child Care Division Central Background Registry at time of hire and update it as required.
  • Health Appraisal within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
Instructions:

To see the full job description and apply, please visit our website at www.orcca.us/careers