Head Start Assistant Teacher/Driver- Salem- Open Until Filled

Opening Date:July 28, 2026Closing Date:Open Until FilledJob Title:Head Start-Assistant Teacher/Bus Driver -SalemSalary/Wage:$21.60/hrTribal LevelTL 110.1Location:Salem, OregonClassification:Full time-Seasonal, Non -ExemptJob Posting Number: 3438406

INTRODUCTION:

The Siletz Tribal Head Start Program provides a developmentally appropriate and Native American culturally relevant preschool experience which promotes school readiness skills for children who are 3 and 4 years of age. The program provides comprehensive services to children to ensure they are up-to-date on all well child care and to promote their physical, social emotional and cognitive development. The Head Start Program offers families the support they need to connect with community resources to further their personal growth and to support them in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher.

DUTIES:

• Assists with:
• Planning and execution of all activities necessary to implement a developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant preschool program, and responsible for providing a safe and efficient transportation services to 20 children.
• Follow through of the daily educational plan within the classroom and plan activities.
• Setting up and maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment including organization of space and material storage.
• Setting up educational and/or social service related home visits with assigned families.
• Planning of daily lesson plans.
• Delivery of food service and is required to eat with the children.
• Daily cleaning and classroom preparation duties. Assist
• Complete required documentation and follow up activities.
• Work in a team setting with other staff involved with families in assessing the needs of the family and child.
• Participate in Child Development Associates (CDA) program and/or other training activities.
• Supports the Head Start goals, objectives, and performance standards.
• Responsible for
• Developing and driving a bus route.
• Implement a daily bus route and transport for program related activities.
• Must ensure that all times the bus is in operation in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must ensure that all the necessary upkeep, maintenance, and safety checks for the bus are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Responsible for behavior of children on the bus with particular attention to safety.
• Keep assigned vehicle clean.
• Report any accidents or malfunctions to the Head Start Manager.
• Record gas slips. Responsible for recording and reporting on in-kind services.
• Other duties as assigned.