We are seeking an RTRA to join our Head Start program! The Regional Team Resource Assistant (RTRA) provides leadership support, coaching, guidance, and supervision of assigned staff teams in the planning and implementation of all program service areas, including Child Development and Health Services, Family and Community partnerships, and Staff Development.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Regional Team Resource Assistant (RTRA) supports is responsible the Regional Team Resource Specialist (RTRS) by providing guidance, direction and support to assigned classroom staff teams, in planning and implementation of all classroom services, staff training and monitoring.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or related degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
• Two years of experience in a Head Start or other Early Learning

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid driver's license, insured vehicle available for work-related travel and a satisfactory driving record for the past three years. (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
• CPR/First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of
• Food Handlers Card or the ability to obtain within 30 days of
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination, renewable every two
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated proficiencies in Microsoft Office (including Outlook), videoconferencing platforms, and web
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, in both oral and written
• Ability to present information to groups of all sizes, both in-person and

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee performs other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

• Assists the RTRS with orientation and training of new site
• Assists the RTRS by observing in classrooms to help identify teams requiring additional support, direction or
• Works in collaboration with RTRS to complete regional tasks including:
• Monitoring health and safety monitoring compliance
• Supporting child behavior management in the classroom and other site/region
• Works collaboratively with the RTRS, program specialists, and coaches to support skill building and professional development for classroom
• Assists the RTRS as assigned to support effective and efficient classroom services. This may include:
• Staff scheduling and coverage planning, ensuring adequate staffing in classrooms, substituting as
• Reviewing data and reports to ensure timely and effective service
• Monitoring for timely completion of lesson plans, child observations and assessments, home visits and
• Monitoring for timely completion of health & safety checklists and follow up to identified
• Monitoring for accurate and timely completion of transition & counting
• Collaborates with site team to plan and conduct monthly parent
• Assists the RTRS to plan and conduct monthly Region meetings with
• Effectively uses ChildPlus and other applicable databases for collection, tracking, reporting, and review of child and family data and
• Responds to emails, inter-office mail, and voicemails in a prompt
• Assists the RTRS with coordination and training of classroom

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
• Ability to move about the
• Ability to reach and/or extend to access materials or

• Frequent driving between Agency Head Start and Early Head Start
• Requires planning and problem-solving while managing deadline
• Ability to remain calm and quickly evacuate children from the classroom in an emergency or during situations with escalated children.

**Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is beneficial if you are even considering working with children in the State of Oregon, since it will be required before you can start a position. Enrollment is free and it is recommended that you start now as the process can take time. Start enrollment online at: oregonearlylearning.com

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.

**This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, download below.

If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or call 503-585-6232 to ask for a HR Team Member.