Job Title: Assistant Teacher Company Background: Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services to low-income families in the areas of housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education. Community Action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities for people in the Washington County area. Be the change you want! Job Position Description: We're looking for a full-time assistant teacher. The ideal candidate will have an Associate of Early Childhood Education or higher (preferred), two years of experience teaching children ages 3-5, and will be bilingual in English and Spanish. A Step 7 from the Oregon Registry Online and a current Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR) enrollment is required before hire. This position is under an Advanced Placement rate and all new hires receive $23/hour. Abbreviated Duties List: Support the Teacher in developing and implementing weekly lesson plans; collecting and recording objective child observations; support with the planning and implementation of the curriculum and individualized education services to the children in the class. Provide successful inclusion of children with mental health and/or special needs and work with Early Childhood Special Education staff and partners to identify and provide appropriate services. Assist the Family Services Teacher with relationship-based support to assist families in skill development to achieve their family goals including regular follow-up to identify progress or barriers to progress. Use CLASS observations and feedback to inform teaching practices and enhance child/teacher interactions, as well as identify areas for professional development. Utilize databases to generate reports and analyze data to ensure compliance with program requirements or to ensure continuous quality improvement. Requirements: Minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (or equivalent). Minimum of a Step 7 certification on the Oregon Registry Online. Minimum 1 year experience teaching children ages 3-5 years in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group program. Must be able to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to new hire processing and beginning actual employment. Completion of appropriate Fit for Duty and TB Testing according to Head Start regulations prior to date of hire. Required Licensing or Other Special Certifications: Current Oregon Registry Certificate: Step 7 or higher (or acquired within 90 days from date of hire). Current First Aid/CPR certification (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire). Current Oregon Food Handler Card (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire). All state licensing requirements for classroom staff (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire). Top Benefits or Perks: Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental and 90% of your medical premiums covered by the employer for single coverage plans Bilingual Pay Program 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match Generous time off benefits with paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays!

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