Full-Time Teacher Assistant- Elgin Center Head Start

This is for the 2026-2027 school year. Assist the teacher in providing a learning environment and experiences appropriate to the needs of preschool children. Support teacher in providing high quality, safe learning experiences in the Domains of Approaches to Learning, Social and Emotional, Language and Literacy, Cognition, Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development for children ages 3 to 5, in a full day program; collecting on-going child observations and assessments, and implementing activities to support individual child goals; creating positive connections with students and families Implement self-regulation and school readiness strategies and support transitions to kindergarten. Help maintain a sanitary and healthy environment for children. Develop good working relationships with parents and provide support as directed by Teacher and family service staff. Responsibilities Child Contact Time Help the Teacher maintain a safe, healthy, emotionally secure learning environment; Help to implement daily lesson plans and follow a consistent schedule that includes one-on-one time, small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, two meals, and effective transitions between activities; Encourage language use, experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making; Contribute to an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom; Supervise and monitor children at all times. Written Documentation and Communication Under the direction of the Teacher, contribute to the maintenance of accurate written records, including screening and assessment, special education documentation, anecdotal observations, documents for transition to public; Maintain open and on-going lines of communication within the direct service team, with enrolled families, with consultants and service providers. Family Partnerships Develop good working relationships with parents under the direction of the Teacher and the Family and Community Partnership Manager; support family partnership activities as requested; accompany Teacher on Home Visits as requested. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Must obtain a CDA of AA in Early Childhood or Child Development within 2 years of hire. Good oral and written communication skills; Experience working with children in a calm, gentle manner, and a willingness to learn appropriate classroom techniques and strategies in working with children. Enrollment in the Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas. Preferred Qualifications CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (transcripts required if hired) Special Instructions to Applicants For application assistance or accommodations (if you are having difficulty completing this online application) please contact Cayla Mello, EOUHS Fiscal Manager, at weissec@eou.edu Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate must: Completion of a background check and fingerprinting process through the Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry Communicable Disease Verification from a qualified Healthcare Provider Provide documentation of verification (i.e. Passport, Driver's License, Official ID Card, Original Birth Certificate, Social Security Card), Proof of enrollment in the Oregon Child Care Division Criminal Background Registry Within 30 days of hire Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification and a current Oregon Food Handler's Card will be required. EOU offers a very attractive package of employee benefits including: Paid holidays (10 days/year), and paid sick time-off (8 hours/month) Individual and Family Healthcare Insurance (95%+ employer-paid medical, dental, vision) Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits Employer-paid life insurance Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents Discounted athletics facilities membership For more details, see Prospective Employees https://www.eou.edu/hr/prospective-employees/ Salary $17.17 - $21.02 per hour