Early Childhood Education Assistant #1569

Early Childhood Education Assistant #1569

At Life Works NW, our work strengthens the health and wellbeing of individuals and families at every stage of life. Our mission is to promote a healthy community through high-quality, culturally responsive mental health, addiction, and prevention services that create real, lasting change. Guided by our values of recovery and resilience, relationships, and results, we partner closely with clients and communities to reduce stigma and build pathways to stability and hope.

If you want your work to make a meaningful difference beyond the walls of an office, we invite you to join us.

The Early Childhood Education Assistant is responsible for assisting the Early Childhood Education Specialist in implementing the curriculum and related program components including; following classroom planning, prevention and intervention programs for at risk children 0- 5. Knowledge of child development and ability to work effectively with teams including disciplines in mental health and early intervention and connecting with diverse families is required.

Responsible for planning and preparing meals for children and families enrolled in the Children's Relief Nursery program. Responsible for providing transportation for clients to and from Children's Relief Nursery. Responsible for participating in the implementation of Parenting Education classes with the CRN team.

Early Childhood Education Assistant works closely with the Program Director to ensure compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations. Duties involve a moderate degree of complexity due to the responsibility of planning menus, preparing food, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. Reasonable judgment, good time management and a high level of professionalism are required to provide the smooth and efficient operation of the Children's Relief Nursery food program.

Life Works NW's Children's Relief Nursery-Gladstone.

The posted salary range reflects the compensation potential for this role. Most candidates will be placed between the entry level and midpoint of the range, depending on their experience and qualifications. However, more seasoned professionals with extensive exact or similar experience may be considered for placement toward the higher end of the range. Final salary offers are made in alignment with internal compensation processes in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity laws.

• This position requires provision of services in a toddler/preschool classroom & playground setting. Position involves supervision of children with emotional and physical responsiveness and awareness of them at all times
• Assist the Early Childhood Education Specialist in implementing curriculum and daily activities and routines for children
• Assist in setting up and cleaning classrooms and materials to implement the daily activity plan
• Support individual child plans in the classroom
• Drive the bus providing transportation for children to and from program.
• I implement of therapeutic principles in classroom
• Participate in staff, client and volunteer meetings and other special events as determined by staff or program
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Adhere to guidelines for mandated reporter status
• Interact respectfully, confidently, sensitively and non-judgmentally with young children and their families
• Work independently and as a team member
• Display a positive attitude toward work; instill positive, optimistic attitude in co-workers
• Problem solve and develop creative approaches to provide program services
• Calm demeanor in crisis situations
• Observe, and report significant child behavior or indicators
• Provide pertinent oral and written information for program management staff; including incident reports, child protection services reports, child illness and contagious health incidences.

• Plan menu cycles according to budget guidelines, foods in season, state & federal nutritional requirements for children, and in keeping with the regulations and guidelines provided by the Clackamas County Health department.
• Select, purchase, and prepare foods that provide nutritionally balanced meals for children with consideration to their nutritional and developmental needs that reflect the diversity and cultural needs of enrolled families while keeping with the regulations and guidelines provided by the Clackamas County Health department.
• Maintain accurate records and food/equipment receipts including turning in purchase receipts to supervisor and Accounts Payable. Ensures agency grocery card maintains a positive balance for ongoing food purchases.
• Be prepared for potential regulatory audits (announced and unannounced) and implement procedures as recommended, if necessary.
• Maintain an accurate recorded inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for oversight of sanitation requirements; establish and maintain sanitation and safety practices in compliance with County, State and Federal regulations.
• Keep the…