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Are you driven to help children and families succeed? Do you long to be part of a team that is making a difference in your own community? Then Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is the place for you!COMPANY BIO:
We are a Head Start non-profit comprised of educators, social workers, transportation, facilities, and administrative staff; all at the top of their fields, and all passionate about making a difference in the lives of these children and families.POSITION SUMMARY:
The Preschool Teacher Assistant collaborates with the teacher in providing a positive learning environment and curriculum that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive development.
Year round position, 35 hours per week, Plus excellent benefits!RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises children's classroom and playground activities while incorporating positive guidance and behavior management techniques.
Assists the teacher in implementing a good balance of child directed and teacher directed activities.
Assists the teacher with applying an individualized education program for each child.
Meets with teacher to discuss curriculum, resolve problems, and plan program activities.
Assists teacher with observations, portfolio development, assessments, and all related documentation.
Maintains a safe, attractive, comfortable, and well-designed environment.
Assists with custodial duties of the classroom.DESIRED QUALITIES:
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work and relate positively with children and adults.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Preschool Teacher Assistant E
o 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
o 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
High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria AND
Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate; or
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
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
(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 pathwayBENEFITS:
Medical, dental, vision, 11 paid holidays, and sick leave
Vacation (5 weeks by 5 years)
401k program which ranks in the top 1% of the nationTO APPLY:
For full job details and to apply online please visit our website at www.ocdc.net and click Careers at OCDC under "about us" section.
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