ORCCA: Feed • House • Warm • Educate

TITLE: CB/NB CLASSROOM ASSISTANT
SALARY: Level II, Step 2
HOURS WORKED: 20- 40 hours per week, 35-52 weeks per year.
SUPERVISED BY: Teacher
STAFF SUPERVISED: None
POSITION PURPOSE: To assist the Teaching Team in providing the best possible classroom experience for all children.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Classroom activities
2. Maintain an orderly and physically/emotionally safe environment.
3. Assist teacher with lesson plan implementation.
4. Assist teacher with classroom preparation and clean up.
5. Assist with breakdown of facility when necessary.
6. Participate in daily classroom activities and routines, including field trips.
7. Join the children for meals. Model social skills and good eating habits. Gently encourage trying new foods.
8. Use positive interactions with children including verbal and body language.
9. Use developmentally appropriate practices.
10. Work to ensure good self-concept in all children.
11. Help parents integrate into classroom.
12. Model behavior management skills.
13. Follow bilingual guidance from staff notebook.
14. Assist with data entry as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:
Bus Monitor

1. Receive bus monitor training from the Transportation Specialist before assignment to a vehicle. Training includes: child boarding and exiting procedures, Sign in/out form, child pick up and drop off procedures, child restraint systems, responses to emergencies, emergency evacuation procedures and transportation policies.
2. Receive direction from the Bus Driver to ensure a safe transportation system.
3. Ride bus to and from class and on field trips: greet children and parents, share information, perform health check, and monitor children's behavior for safety at all times.
4. Monitor emergency information changes and keeps Bus Driver abreast of those changes.

• Regular attendance is a requirement of the position.
• Attend staff meetings, center meetings, and/or other workshops/meetings as notified.
• Maintain a positive attitude regarding ORCCA and all its programs along with the Head Start program and philosophy.
• Model behaviors that demonstrate an understanding, acceptance and welcoming of diversity.
• Maintain respect and positive communication regarding all children, families and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and staff information
• Maintain open, two-way communication with staff.
• Accept suggestions and guidance from supervisor and/or other management staff.
• Seek feedback on job performance and evaluate suggestions and guidance to incorporate in performance.
• Commit to further training. Develop an individual training plan using program tools, as appropriate
• Communicate with supervisor regarding any needed changes or concerns with work schedule.
• Adhere to agency procedures as a mandated child abuse reporter.
• Physical ability to perform the job.

* Perform other jobs as designated by your supervisor, Project Director or Agency Director. Employees may occasionally be asked to work alternate hours and days.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required:

• CDA preferred; high school diploma or GED required
• Experience working with low income families preferred
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Experience and/or training directly related to Position Description

Work Environment:

• Geographic Area: Coos and Curry Counties
• Primary job site:
• May lift items up to 51 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Physically able to perform essential job responsibilities.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of the position.
• Regular kneeling, bending, stooping and sitting on floor.
• Ability to stay calm and make decisions in emergency situations.

Other:

• Licenses: A current Drivers License is required.
• A good driving record is necessary.
• Proof of automobile liability insurance @ 100,000/300,000 liability limits
• Reliable transportation
• Must be drug free.
• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Employment Department-Child Care Division Central Background Registry
• Health Appraisal
• First Aid/ CPR Certification
• Able to drive/travel long distances
• Ability to sit at meetings for as long as four hours at a time.
• Ability to work in excess of eight hours per day and during evenings as required.