TEACHER ASSISTANT – Glide Classroom, DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON
Positions Available: 1 Part-Time, 1 Full-Time Non-Exempt
Department: Head Start

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Under the direction of the Head Start Program Director, the Teacher Assistant will: 

Work at the Glide, OR classroom site. 
Share responsibility of maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment. 
Under guidance of the teacher, take observations on children and enter into the web based data system. 
Maintain a receptive atmosphere in the classroom through open communication. Nurture children and respond

to their individual needs using developmentally appropriate practices while following a consistent schedule
which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor
activities, skill development, meals, and transitions between activities. 

Within a team of teachers and teacher assistants, assist in classroom; maintain awareness of classroom plans
through daily review of lesson plans, and support team with implementation of all activities. 

Maintain open communication with all team members. Participate in providing a safe and healthy environment. 
Attend family fun night. 
Provide food service in compliance with sanitation and USDA regulations. Assist with food transportation to

classroom. 
Observe children weekly as directed by teacher. Report and document incidents of suspected child abuse and

neglect to DHS and child development services supervisor within 24 hours of incident. Respect the
confidentiality of information about Head Start children and families, staff and personnel issues, and agency
operations. 

Regular and consistent attendance is required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications: 

Experience working with preschool children preferred 

Qualified applicants with bilingual capabilities in English/Spanish will be given extra consideration. 

Reasonable knowledge of behaviors and abilities of children ages 0-5 years in a child care or preschool setting.
Observing, identifying and recording children’s levels of development; basic use of computers. Observing,
identifying and recording children’s levels of development; basic use of computers. 

Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; perform several tasks simultaneously; be
flexible and change priorities with little notice; good organizational skills and detail oriented; work within a team
structure; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies, follow instructions maintain
confidentiality; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations;
courteously meet and deal effectively with coworkers, children and families and the public. Work in a safety
conscious manner and be aware of surroundings at all times. 

Position requires driving. Candidate must possess valid Oregon driver’s license. Finalist must provide court print
driving record that meets the requirements of the UCAN Driver Policy as part of contingent offer of
employment. 

Successful completion of background check with the Central Background Registry.
https://secure.emp.state.or.us/ccd/index.cfm?action=home&i=nrml_fwd_s7 Please Submit receipt of
enrollment with application. 

This position requires a staff health appraisal. 

This position requires COVID-19 vaccination status or religious/medical exemption. 

Work will require bending, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds – occasionally up to 60 pounds, keyboarding,
reaching, sitting, and standing, stooping and walking. Work is typically performed under reasonable good
working conditions. Work requires continuous/concentrated mental and/or visual attention and alertness.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: ucan.employment@ucancap.org
UCAN Human Resources, 280 Kenneth Ford Drive, Roseburg OR 97470
Phone: 541-492-3913 FAX: 541-492-3921

UCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an
accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources:
ucanhr@ucancap.org