Preschool Teacher Assistant

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Do you desire to be part of a team that is making a difference in your own community? Are you driven to help kids and families succeed? Come join Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC)!

We are a non-profit organization running Head Start and comparable state funded early childcare and education programs throughout the state of Oregon. Our staff is comprised of educators, social workers, transportation, facilities, and administrative staff; all talented and skilled individuals, and all passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.

Position Summary:

Collaborates with the teacher in providing a positive learning environment and curriculum that support children’s social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive development, consistent with Head Start Performance Standards, OCDC policies and procedures, USDA, CCD Licensing regulations and/or other applicable standards

Essential Functions:

Classroom Operation:

• Ensures labeling, schedule, and management systems are accurate and in place.
• Organizes materials and furniture into an environment that supports active and quiet playtime and assisting teacher in modifying the environment to respond to individual children’s needs.
• Supervises all children’s indoor and outdoor activities while incorporating positive guidance and behavior management techniques.
• Assists with custodial duties of the classroom as needed.
• Assists teacher in taking annual inventory of all classroom equipment and supplies as instructed.

Curriculum Planning and Implementation:

• Assists teacher in implementing an individualized education program for each child.
• Participates in the development of weekly activity planning and program activities.
• Implements a good balance of child-directed and teacher directed activities.
• Assists with enrichment projects, both in the community and classroom that are developmentally appropriate.

Observations, Assessments, and Outcomes:

• Assists with observations and portfolio development of children.
• Assists teacher in observing and evaluating children’s learning styles and behaviors, and determining their readiness for new learning opportunities.
• Assists teacher in completing developmental screening and follow-up, recording observations for assessments and evaluations, and creating plans for classroom.

Education and Job Requirements:

Preschool Teacher Assistant E1 – PG C-3, $19.43
High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria with an Oregon Registry Step less than 8 AND
o Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 6 months from date of hire; or
o One year Oregon community college certificate(2) in field with training or coursework in early childhood development WITH a focus on preschool development within 1 year from date of hire; or
o Enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program in early childhood education or child development to be completed within 2 years from date of hire.

Preschool Teacher Assistant CE – PG C-4, $20.20
High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria with an Oregon Registry Step equal to or greater than 8 AND
o Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 6 months from date of hire; or
o One year Oregon community college certificate(2) in field WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on preschool development within 1 year from date of hire; or
o Enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program in early childhood education or child development to be completed within 2 years from date of hire.

Preschool Teacher Assistant C – PG C-4, $20.20
High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria AND
o Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate; or
o 1 year Oregon community college certificate(2) in field WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on preschool development.

Preschool Teacher Assistant A – PG C-5, $21.01
Associate’s degree or higher in
o Early childhood education or child development; or
o Any field and coursework equivalent(3) to a major relating to early childhood education or child development WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on preschooler development and/or education.

(1) PTA-E who meet the education requirements and are on Oregon Registry Step 7 or higher are paid at PG E5 starting on step A-1
(2) Oregon Registry Step 8 or higher per certificate or college coursework pathway
(3) Oregon Registry Step 9 or higher per degree or college coursework pathway

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.43 - $21.01 per hour

Expected hours: 37 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person