Educational Assistant – Little Pirates Preschool

Educational Assistant – Little Pirates Preschool

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $19.43 to $26.44 Per Hour

The Preschool Promise Program is a high‑quality, publicly funded preschool program that serves children age four who are in families living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, children in foster care, and children from other historically underserved populations.

The Pre‑Kindergarten educational assistant will support and promote each child’s learning, well‑being, and development in cooperation with their parents and early childhood professionals in accordance with Oregon Early Learning standards, USDA and licensed childcare rules and regulations. The EA assists with developmental screening, follow‑up and plans and provides a developmentally and culturally appropriate classroom experience that meets the needs of all children and their families.

All staff must adhere to the NAEYC professional code of conduct.

• Experience working in a preschool or early learning environment.
• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
  • Obtained an associate's degree or higher; or
  • Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, mathematics or readiness for these subjects. (This test is available to take locally at Work Force Oregon, free of charge.)
• Ability to work with and lead preschool students in group and individual activities.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment within an environment of changing priorities, needs and interruptions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• General computer proficiency and ability to use e‑mail, internet software and word processing.
• Hold a valid First Aid card (or willing to meet this requirement after hiring).

• Assist the teacher in supervising students in classroom activities.
• Assist with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments and attendance.
• Follow the prescribed daily schedule as outlined by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in setting up and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.
• Maintain a safe environment for students at all times.
• Assist with loading and unloading children from buses, transitioning children from recess, and providing personal care support such as toileting.
• Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolve conflict professionally.
• Appropriately maintain and secure confidential records.
• Perform physical labor as required.
• Maintain regular attendance to preserve continuity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher, principal or supervisor.

Frequency Key:
None (N);
Occasional – up to 25% of shift (O);
Intermittently – up to 50% of shift (I);
Frequently – up to 75% of shift (F).

Activities include:

• Lifting/Carrying 0–10 lbs. – Frequently (F)
• Twisting – Frequently (F)
• Lifting/Carrying 11–25 lbs. – Frequently (F)
• Squatting – Frequently (F)
• Lifting/Carrying 26–40 lbs. – Intermittently (I)
• Kneeling – Frequently (F)
• Lifting/Carrying 40–100 lbs. – Intermittently (I)
• Climbing – Occasionally (O)
• Standing – Frequently (F)
• Reaching Above Shoulders – Intermittently (I)
• Walking – Frequently (F)
• Grip/Grasp – Frequently (F)
• Sitting – Frequently (F)
• Extending/Flexing Neck – Frequently (F)
• Driving – None (N)
• Keyboard/Mouse Work – Frequently (F)
• Perform Repetitive Hand Motions – Frequently (F)
• Use Dominant Hand – Frequently (F)
• Use Non‑Dominant Hand – Frequently (F)
• Ability to See – Frequently (F)
• Ability to Hear – Frequently (F)

The work environment is a standard classroom setting with typical equipment (assistive technology, copier, phone, Chromebook or computer, audio/visual equipment, etc.). Noise levels are usually low to moderate and occasionally high depending on student activities. Employees may be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens and/or physically and emotionally dysregulated students.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Michelle Barton, Director of Human Resources
• Coos Bay Schools Administration Offices
• Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
• Phone:  x1110
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Students, their families, employees and potential employees of the Coos Bay School District 9 are hereby notified that the Coos Bay School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status. The district prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment, educational and public activities.