Early Head Start Assistant Teacher - Infant Classroom
Company: Neighborhood House
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Compensation : $22.89 per hour Classroom : Ages 0-3 Status : 40
hours per week, part-year* Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM -
5:00 PM Location : NW Portland - Lincoln High School Teen Parent
Center *This is a part-year position with an unpaid 9-week summer
break, which begins on June 15th, 2026. About Neighborhood House
Neighborhood House is a non-profit agency providing social services
for children, families, seniors, and people experiencing food and
housing insecurity. We have been engaging in anti-poverty work for
a 120 years, offering a safety net to ensure that our community has
the support they need to thrive. Our Head Start Program
Neighborhood House’s Head Start program provides an opportunity for
participants to learn, grow, and thrive in an environment that
emphasizes parents as primary teachers, a co-operative environment
between families, teachers, family advocates, home visitors, and
other staff, connection to community resources, and learning
through child-led play. Our program is designed to meet the needs
of and to provide school readiness skills to all eligible children,
including those with special needs and disabilities, so our
community’s children and families are stronger for life. About this
Role This position is responsible for collaborating with the
teaching team to support students’ learning and healthy
development, under the direction of the Head Teacher. The Assistant
Teacher is responsible for developing and leading various small
group activities each day, as well as for leading the classroom
when the Head Teacher is on break or out. This position assists in
fostering a positive classroom climate through the utilization of
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) strategies to
support effective classroom management, while assisting in the
effective implementation of Creative Curriculum activities to
support students’ learning and healthy development, and adhering to
the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care licensing
requirements and Head Start Performance Standards, under the
leadership of the Head Teacher. Primary Responsibilities The
Assistant Teacher models positive and appropriate interactions with
children and other adults, fostering effective communication with
individuals from diverse communities and cultures, including
communicating effectively with those whose English language skills
are limited. The Assistant Teacher works with the guidance and
support from the Head Teacher, assuming a degree of responsibility
and autonomy, working both independently and collaboratively in a
team setting. Responsibilities are generally categorized as
follows: Classroom Management – 75% Assist the lead teacher in
establishing and upholding a positive classroom climate utilizing
the PBIS framework. Ensure the safety and well-being of children
while maintaining an environment conducive to learning. Supervise
all students actively to ensure their mental, physical, and
emotional safety. Take necessary precautions to safeguard students,
staff, and facilities both indoors and outdoors. Assist in the
organization of classroom supplies and learning materials for
accessibility and engagement. Assist in implementation of a
consistent routine comprising various activities to promote
holistic child development. Foster exploration, problem-solving,
and positive socialization through thoughtful engagement. Engage
actively in child-led play and meaningful conversations to support
individual development. Development, Implementation, and Assessment
of Education Services – 15% Collaborate with the lead teacher in
developing and executing developmentally appropriate lesson plans
aligned with program goals. Assist in the implementation of
individualized learning goals within the lesson plan through
thoughtful engagement. Support developmental screenings and
assessments as needed by the teacher. Collaborate with families to
ensure continuity between home and classroom learning experiences.
Assist in parent-teacher conferences and home visits as needed.
Regularly communicate with families regarding child progress,
classroom updates, and celebrations. Other – 10% Meet weekly with
the classroom team. Meet monthly with supervisor for reflective
supervision, regular self-assessment of job performance and to
track goals and work. Attend and actively participate in required
trainings and appropriate professional development opportunities.
Required Qualifications: Child Development Associate Certificate
(CDA) Preschool or Infant/Toddler; or documentation of at least
step 7 in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) Minimum 2 years of
experience working with children Must have knowledge of early
childhood development and general principles of early childhood
education and developmentally appropriate, child-led,
multi-cultural, anti-bias curriculum for children under the age of
5 At time of hire must be enrolled in the Oregon Child Care
Division Central Background Registry (CBR) and maintain active
enrollment during employment Obtain within 30 days of employment:
Adult and Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certification and Food Handlers
Card (paid by the organization) Successful completion of
pre-employment physical exam and TB test prior to start date
Basic-intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Office Benefits
Neighborhood House offers full-time employees a comprehensive
benefits package including: Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
Affordable health insurance with 95% of the cost paid by NH 403b
retirement plan Company-paid life insurance. Voluntary life,
long-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
with free counseling
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