Early Head Start Teacher's Aide
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
NAYA offers an exceptional benefits package including free medical dental and vision insurance for eligible employees (and affordable care for family members) 401(k) retirement plan with 6% match paid vacation and paid holidays.
This is an on call hourly and nonexempt role. General working hours are 7 am to 6 pm. The pay for this position is $20/hour.
Who You Are
- You have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or have a combination of equivalent education and experience.
- You have at least a year of experience working with young children.
- You maintain current education licensing including training modules required by the Dept of Early Learning and Care and 12 hours of relevant CED per year.
- You have lived or professional experience working with diverse populations particularly within Native American communities.
- You thrive in a team-oriented workplace are adaptable and are willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in even when its not your job.
- You possess strong communication skills engaging effectively with diverse groups and adapting to varied contexts.
- You demonstrate self-awareness listening deeply centering others and taking accountability for your actions.
- You are consistently punctual reliable and dependable in support of your team and clients.
- You are proficient in computer skills including web-based research word processing MS Excel and email.
- You hold or can obtain certification in CPR First Aid AED and a Food Handlers card.
- You have a valid State drivers license and are willing to register with Oregons Central Background Registry.
What Youll Do
- Provide support for teaching staff during meal periods breaks and/or in the event that a teacher needs to leave the classroom.
- Assist in caring for children by supervising while toileting changing diapers and/or clothes and preparing children to go home for the day.
- Help with classroom oversight including recordkeeping playground supervision and engaging with children through various activities.
- Perform light custodial duties such as sweeping disinfecting toys wiping down tables and shelves and replenishing supplies.
- Input data and maintain NAYA and/or contractually required information database systems to track client information
- Foster a safe and healthy environment for children including complying with safety standards and reporting unsafe conditions or injuries.
Application Instructions
Providing a cover letter helps us best understand your interest in the role so we encourage you to submit one along with your resume. If you need accommodation during the application process please email
Questions Contact Brandi Starbird Early Childhood Program Manager or HR at
NAYA is committed to building a work environment that respects and inspires every community member. Our mission is to serve Urban Native youth and families so we strongly encourage members of the Native community to apply. We encourage applications from members of other historically marginalized groups as well including women people of color those with disabilities members of the LGBTQ community and those who have served in the military.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Dietary Aide Experience
- Serving Experience
- Cooking
- Dietary Department Experience
- Sanitation
- Food Production Experience
- Meal Preparation
