Instructional Assistant - Head Start - Part-time

• →High School Diploma or GED; and
• →Level 1: Must obtain Certificate of Completion in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college within two years from date of hire to maintain employment in the Program.
• →Level 2: Certificate of Completion in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college.
• →Six months of experience working in a Head Start classroom or one year of experience working with preschool children in a classroom/childcare setting.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

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  Mostly an indoor classroom environment

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232.

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Note that compensation for each role at MWVCAA is based off a number of factors such as experience and education.

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Child Care Division Central Background Registration and pre-employment drug screening is required.

• Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required.
• Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment physical examination, renewable every two years.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.

• Possess knowledge of child development.
• Understand inclusion practices in an early childhood education environment.
• Ability to assess challenging situations in order to provide support during unexpected situations.
• Possess knowledge of de-escalation strategies to use during high needs situations.