Preschool Classroom Assistant Head Start to Success

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply even if you dont believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position or how this would be determined please feel free to contact Human Resources at to discuss your application.

• Follows curriculum plans which reflect developmentally appropriate practice parental and cultural influences and promote the social emotional physical and cognitive development of enrolled children
• Supports the lead teacher in providing a consistent schedule to include small and large group experiences choice time music and movement large and small motor activities skill development snacks and effective transitions between activities
• Encourages experimentation exploration problem solving cooperation socialization and choice-making; asks open-ended questions and listens respectfully to the answers
• Assists in preparing classroom materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans; assists in changing learning centers as needed
• Supports family involvement by promoting and reinforcing parental participation in the classroom parent meetings and open communication
• Assists in providing a safe learning environment in which children are supervised and monitored at all times
• Supports the lead teacher in documentation of childrens progress

• Must have one of the following pathways to qualify for the position: a) Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; b) Currently at a Step 7 or above on the Oregon Registry; c) Enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associates degree; d) Currently enrolled in a program that will lead to a Bachelors degree. If one of the four pathways are not met the candidate will meet the qualification by being placed on an approved plan to complete one of the pathways within two years of hire according to DELC guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with families program staff the district Clackamas ESD and community resource personnel
• Ability to manage time prioritize and schedule multiple activities across settings and to coordinate these activities with others
• Ability to obtain a Central Background Registry number
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid first aid and infant/child CPR card
• Demonstrated skills in communication collaboration and cooperation with other disciplines community based professional teams and families
• Ability to acquire computer skills for word processing and use of database
• Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform the essential functions
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions

• Bilingual. Bilingual candidates must pass a language proficiency assessment at an intermediate high to advanced level per CESD guidelines to be eligible for bilingual salary placement

*Range 14 is for Bilingual candidates must pass a language proficiency assessment at an intermediate high to advanced level per CESD guidelines to be eligible for bilingual salary placement.

Benefits:

• Full medical dental and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution
• Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
• Paid time off including paid holidays sick leave and other personal leave
• Opportunities togrow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
• Clackamas ESD covers the full cost of fingerprinting for new employees saving you $82.50 - a benefit not offered by most other districts
• Read more about our benefits here

Retirement plan contributions:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement or PERS. There are two components to PERS including the pension which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program or IAP which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.

How to apply:
Submit your application at Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59PM on the listed closing date.

Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures perspectives skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.

Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.
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