Position: Childcare Assistant Teacher
FTE: 30 hours/week
Anticipated Start Date: 9/01/2025
Position Summary: The Childcare Assistant Teacher is part of the Starker Forests Childcare Team and will assist with providing a safe and educational environment for young children, developmentally appropriate materials and activities and some administrative tasks. The Childcare Assistant Teacher will work under the supervision of the Lead Teacher/Provider.
Qualifications and Experience: The Childcare Assistant Teacher will have an AA/AS in Early Childhood Education or related field, and Step 4 or higher in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO). Relevant experience can be substituted for some of the educational requirements.
They will be able to demonstrate the following abilities:
- respond appropriate to each child’s developmental levels for children 0-5 years old
- support children’s social emotional development
- use Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) model and trauma informed care mindset with children and adults including guiding behavior and providing structure
- form positive relationships with children and adults
- follow childcare licensing rules
- participate in supervision, training and meetings
- work both independently and as part of a team
Responsibilities:
Childcare space and client interactions
- Assist in maintaining an attractive, clean, safe, and healthy environment for children both indoors and outdoors
- · Support developmentally appropriate toilet learning (potty training) and diapering
- · Assist with the supervision of children at all times including during independent play
- · Assist with monitoring of progress during stations and activities
- · Record and report accidents
- · Assist with delivery of medication when required and authorized
- · Assist to maintain all childcare spaces, including kitchen, and equipment, toys and materials
- · Sanitize and clean spaces and materials
- · Participate in team meetings and OMCCF staff meetings
- · Maintain the confidentiality of all client information.
- · Other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher/Provider, including during their absence
Professional
- Maintain a positive job attitude including positive team behavior (e.g., willing to pitch in, problem solving attitude, positive communication style)
- Maintain and update required certifications (e.g., First Aid, CPR, Food Handlers) for the position.
- Maintain and update safe driving record and required auto liability insurance
- Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position.
- Report at regular working hours, be punctual and use a suitable work ethic.
- Write in a clear, concise manner.
- Participate in staff development activities and staff meetings.
- Follow established standards, policies, and procedures of OMCCF.
- Establish and maintain an ORO account and complete necessary hours of training each ORO calendar year.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
