Float Teacher Aide; TD Job The Dalles area,Oregon USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Float Teacher Aide (TD)

Location 1717 W. 10TH ST.,THE DALLES, OR, 97058, United States
Base Pay $18.84 - $28.5 / Hour
Employee Type
Required Degree High school

Name Denise Harper
Phone
Email deniseharper

The Floating Teacher Aide is a key member of the teaching team. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist teachers in the promotion of each child’s development within a safe and supervised educational environment. Floating Teacher Aides regularly work in all areas of the center, which may include all classrooms, as well as the kitchen.

At Mid-Columbia Children’s Council, we are committed to supporting the health, well‑being, and financial security of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

Supplemental Insurance Plans
Life Insurance & AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Whole Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with company support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company-Paid Holiday

The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Adheres to the principles of Active Supervision to maintain the safety and security of children. Ensures that no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.

Participates in the creation and implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plans, such as Evacuation Plans and Lockdown/Shelter in Place Plans, as well as Active Supervision Plans. Assists with updating the Emergency Preparedness Plans annually, when there is a change in staffing, and any time when it is otherwise necessary. Reviews Active Supervision Plans at least monthly. Collaborates with the teaching team to update the Active Supervision Plan when necessary, as described in MCCC’s policies and procedures.

Serves family‑style meals in accordance with federal, state, and organizational requirements. Assists the teacher in completing meal forms, such as Daily Meal Counts and Infant Menu Records.

Follows medical protocols and food substitutions.

Ensures that the classroom and center are prepared for children before class begins each morning. This may include cleaning and setting tables, performing playground checks, and other duties as assigned.

Follows the Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting Schedule to ensure the classroom is cleaned thoroughly after class each day. Initials the Cleaning Log daily for documentation of completion, and turns the completed log in at the end of each month.

Assists in the kitchen as assigned. This may include, but is not limited to, food preparation, serving food, washing dishes, and cleaning the kitchen. Engages in proper food preparation and handling practices.

CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT

Prepares lesson plan activities and materials as assigned. Implements lesson plan activities as assigned. Contributes to the Lesson Plan Reflection at least weekly.

Observes students’ progress within the developmental domains. Assists the teacher with completing documentations by entering or sharing at least the minimum number of observations determined by the Education Coordinator. Observations must be objective and relevant to the developmental domains. Entered documentations must also be set with a preliminary rating.

Provides a consistent, nurturing, and responsive learning environment through intentional and positive interactions with children. Responds to the physical and emotional needs of children using approved strategies. Individualizes care and learning experiences to meet each child’s needs. Provides students with a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and experiences, encouraging them to experiment and explore.

Follows MCCC’s policies and procedures in the prevention and intervention of challenging behaviors.

Assists the Teacher with the completion of developmental assessments including, but not limited to, Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) and the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA).

Follows IEPs, IFSPs, and/or other individualized plans for children.

COLLABORATION

Promotes family engagement in all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, Policy Council, Parent Committee, volunteer…