Early Head Start Assistant Teacher
Company: Clackamas County Childrens Commission
Location: Marylhurst
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Assist the classroom
Teacher in providing Head Start educational services to selected
low income and special needs children and their parents. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: Assist teacher with: assessments and individualizations;
design and implementation of the daily lesson plan within the
classroom; setting up and maintaining a developmentally appropriate
classroom environment maintaining records relating to the
classroom, such as child observation notes, lesson plan notes,
and/or attendance. Consistently follows all aspects of the
Procedures for Bus Safely Protocol. Ensure a safe environment for
children and provide continuous supervision for all children. Uses
a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) approach in
directing and guiding children. Greet children and escort them to
the classroom Under the direction of the teacher, prepare and
gather materials for instructional purposes. In consultation with
team members, participates in parent Open House during start up of
each year. Attend and provide childcare at monthly parent meetings.
Perform developmental screenings as requested. ADDITIONAL
EXPECTATIONS: Program Participation and Team Member: Arrive to work
on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required
activities, meetings, and trainings. Be a respectful, cooperative,
and reliable team member and participant in program activities.
Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner. Be
familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and
procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives. Code of
Conduct: Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County
Children’s Commission Code of Conduct Confidentiality: Respect and
maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children
and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as
appropriate. Training: In consultation with supervisor, develop
professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training
as requested. Requirements Education and Experience Child
Development Associate (CDA); Associates or higher degree in Early
Childhood Education or a related field preferred; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. Experience in an early
childhood education classroom, certified child care center, or
comparable group care program. Skills and Abilities: Ability to
work effectively with low income and special needs children.
Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural
and socio-economic backgrounds Ability to use a positive approach
in directing and redirecting child behavior Ability to work
cooperatively as a member of a team. Ability to obtain and maintain
a current Oregon Food Handler’s Card Ability to possess and
maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for
use on the job (or have alternative transportation). Ability to
possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal
Background Registry. Ability to possess and maintain current First
Aid/CPR certification. Working Conditions: Work with physically
active infants/toddlers for one or two class periods per day (each
class period is 3.5-7.5 hours) and during meal periods Extensive
standing, walking Moderate sitting, kneeling, bending Salary
Description 21.38/hr
Keywords: Clackamas County Childrens Commission, Beaverton , Early Head Start Assistant Teacher, Education / Teaching , Marylhurst, Oregon
