Early Childhood Education Assistant

[POOL] Early Childhood Education Assistant Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Title:

[POOL] Early Childhood Education Assistant

Department

Department Periwinkle Child Development Center

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Part-Time Hourly

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position FTE

Position FTE N/A

Location

Location Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Salary Grade

Salary Grade 10

Salary Rate

$15.99 per hour

Job Summary:

This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for “[ POOL ]” positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If/when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool, and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening. Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain their active status in the pool.

Assists the teaching staff with various duties in the preschool classrooms in accordance with childcare licensing regulations, Early Childhood Education ( ECE ) Program coursework and philosophy, Periwinkle Child Development Center ( PCDC ) policies and procedures, and other applicable standards. Helps to maintain a healthy and safe classroom environment in a supportive role. May provide child/teacher ratio coverage when the teaching staff must leave the classroom for breaks, meetings, and/or planning time.

Assists teaching staff with classroom management by:

• Helping to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children age two (2) through six (6) years.
• Assisting with classroom and playground supervision of children while incorporating positive child guidance techniques, assessing child behaviors and the environment, and making frequent decisions to ensure child health and safety.
• Assisting with toileting, changing diapers and clothes, and supporting children in learning self-help skills associated with caring for their needs and daily activities.
• Implementing and supporting the daily classroom activities such as mealtimes, free choice, story time, and other related activities, by following the lesson plan as directed by the Preschool Teacher.
• Assisting with general classroom maintenance and cleaning, including sweeping floors, disinfecting toys/furniture, replenishing supplies, and doing snack/laundry duties and other related tasks.
• Communicating positively with staff, parents, children, and others.
• Assisting the teaching staff with implementing a dual language classroom.
• Helping the teaching staff with record keeping as assigned.
• Ensuring proper sanitation and food safety regulations are followed.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

If the ECE Assistant meets or exceeds the State’s qualifications for preschool Teacher Aide I, they may also perform the following duties:

Assists with maintaining child/teacher ratios by covering teaching staff breaks, lunches, and/or planning time. The Preschool Assistant must be within sight and sound of a Preschool Teacher except when: accompanying children to the restroom, providing medical attention, monitoring an ill child waiting to go home, or supporting during rest time.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a child development center and office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Operates mostly in a classroom environment with regular, required outdoor time. Evening meetings may be required. Physical

Skills and Abilities:

Pushing, pulling, and carrying supplies, cleaning equipment, and files, and other equipment in the range of 10-40 lbs. Frequent lifting, bending, squatting, and kneeling while assisting children or conducting classroom responsibilities. Requires sufficient dexterity to operate a computer. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers. Requires hearing and speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively.

Education and Experience

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Education and Experience:

Requires a High School Diploma, GED , and the ability and…