Head Start Assistant Teacher

LocationPrineville | La Pine, Oregon, United States

TypeOnsite

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Full-timeDescriptionAre you passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference? As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll play a vital role in preparing and facilitating a nurturing and engaging environment for Head Start preschoolers. Help us enhance children’s health, nutrition, education, and overall well-being. Apply today and be a part of shaping young minds!

Locations:

Prineville, La Pine

Compensation: $25.66/hour (+0 .50 for Bilingual Spanish) - Union representedHours: 35 hours/week, subject to normal school year furloughs (approximately 12-16 weeks per year)Benefits: 100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6 %!), almost 2 weeks of paid vacation accrued within first year, plus 14 paid Holidays annually and a separate sick leave accrual.

NeighborImpact’s Head Start Program Overview

NeighborImpact Head Start is a comprehensive early education program serving children and families in Central Oregon. It integrates high-quality pre-kindergarten education with essential services such as health, nutrition, and family advocacy. Operating across multiple sites, NeighborImpact Head Start supports social competence, school readiness, and overall well-being of children from ages three to five.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Teacher role involves supporting the Head Start classroom teacher and the Center Team by participating in daily preschool classroom activities. This position will play a key role in preparing and facilitating both indoor and outdoor activities, executing age-appropriate educational tasks, aiding in meal distribution, and contributing to the upkeep of precise written records. Additionally, the position encompasses the integration of all Head Start elements to enhance the children's health, nutrition, education, as well as ensuring their safety and well-being.Requirements

Required

Educational requirements:

Associate or baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 12 ECE credits or equivalent

OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which is equivalent to Step 7 on the Oregon Registry

OR Current enrollment in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree in ECE or equivalent

OR Current enrollment in a child development associate credential (CDA) program to be completed within 2 years AND High school diploma or GED

Diploma and transcripts are required to validate Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Related field and to verify ECE/Related coursework
Competency with Microsoft applications required
Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs required. This position is rated as active and occasionally requires the individual to lift 50 pounds
Must be able to ride a school bus with children for assigned periods of time
Must have an initial health examination, and a periodic re-examination (as recommended by health care provider) so as to assure that employees do not because of communicable diseases, pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.
Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment:

Food Handler’s Card

Current enrollment in the OR Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry (CBR)

Within 60 days of hire, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification

Access to reliable transportation

Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed

Preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
6 months experience in a preschool setting preferred
Head Start parent or past parent preferred

Salary Description$25.66/hour (+0 .50 for Bilingual Spanish)

Life at NeighborImpact

Thrive Here & What We Value

Passionate about energy efficiency and making a positive impact on communities | 2. Commitment to sustainability | 3. Making a meaningful impact in our communities</s> | Compassionate and Supportive Work Environment | Strong Focus on School Readiness and Social Competence for Children | Emphasis on Providing Comprehensive Early Childhood Education and Family Support Services | Commitment to Fostering a Successful Learning Environment for Up to 8 Children | On-Call Hours Not Guaranteed, but Paid Time Off for Sick Days Offered | Employee Assistance Program Available | Retirement Options Available</s> | NeighborImpact Shelter Services values respect and dignity for all guests, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. | The mission of Shelter Services at NeighborImpact is to provide a safe, non-congregate space for houseless Central Oregonians to shelter. | The weekly schedule for this position will include weekends. 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Providing ShortTerm Resource Navigation Support to Clients | 5. Promoting Cultural Responsiveness and Equity</s> | 100% Premium Paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance | Agency Paid Retirement Plan (up to 6%) | Almost 2 Weeks of Paid Vacation Accrued within First Year | 14 Paid Holidays Annually and a Separate Sick Leave Accrual | One of Oregon's 100 Best Non-Profits | Bilingual Applicants Encouraged to Apply | Flexible Schedule to Accommodate Family Needs | Head Start Program Overview | Comprehensive Early Education Program Serving Children and Families in Central Oregon | Integrates High-Quality Pre-kindergarten Education with Essential Services such as Health, Nutrition, and Family Advocacy. | Respect and dignity for all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. | Creating a physically and emotionally safe space for all shelter guests. | Valuing social justice and community service.</s> | 1. 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Providing crucial assistance to individuals and families in need within Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.</s> | Nurturing Development with Compassion, Creativity, and the Joy of Discovery | Mission to Provide Children in Our Community a Head Start in Education | Collaborate Closely with Parents to Set and Achieve Individual Goals for Their Children | Support the Transition to Kindergarten | Integrate High-Quality Pre-Kindergarten Education with Essential Services Such as Health, Nutrition, and Family Advocacy | Operating Across Multiple Sites to Support Social Competence, School Readiness, and Overall Well-being of Children from Ages Three to Five. | 100 Best Non-Profit in Oregon | All insurance premiums are 100% paid | Never have to work another weekend | Integrates high-quality pre-kindergarten education with essential services such as health, nutrition, and family advocacy. Operating across multiple sites, NeighborImpact Head Start supports social competence, school readiness, and overall well-being of children from ages three to five.</s> | NeighborImpact Head Start Overview: The Head Start and Early Head Start program strengthens families and closes the achievement gap for over 500 of Central Oregon’s most vulnerable and at-risk children aged 0-5 and pregnant mothers. | High-quality early education and family engagement with other critical services | Collaborative environments and community engagement are valued. | Competitive pay and excellent benefits | Almost 2 weeks of vacation time accrued in your first year, plus 14 paid Holidays annually, and separate sick leave accrual | Opportunities for advancement are within reach.