Preschool Instructional Assistant

Job Code: 2024-38-008 Location: Ashland Join Our Team! Do you desire to be part of a team that is making a difference in your own community? Are you driven to help kids and families succeed? Come join Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC)! We are a non-profit organization running Head Start and comparable state funded early childcare and education programs throughout the state of Oregon. Our staff is comprised of educators, social workers, transportation, facilities, and administrative staff; all talented and skilled individuals, and all passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, families, and communities. Position Summary: Assists teaching staff with various duties in the preschool classrooms in accordance with grant standards, childcare licensing regulations, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), OCDC’s policies and procedures and other applicable standards. Helps to maintain a healthy and safe classroom environment. May provide coverage for child/teacher ratios when teaching staff must leave the classroom for breaks, meetings, and/or planning time. Essential Functions: Assists teaching staff with classroom management by: Helping to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Assisting with classroom and playground supervision of children while incorporating positive child guidance techniques. Assisting with toileting, changing diapers and clothes, and preparing children to go on the bus or to go home with parents. Implementing and supporting the daily classroom activities such as mealtimes, free choice, story time and other related activities. Assisting with general classroom maintenance and cleaning which includes sweeping floors, disinfecting toys and furniture, replenishing supplies, laundry duties and other related tasks. Communicating positively with staff, parents, children and others. Assisting the teaching staff with implementing a dual language classroom. Helping the teaching staff with record keeping as assigned. Education and Job Requirements: No prior education or experience is required for this position. Pay Grade 0 on Pay Scale “C”:Preschool Instructional Assistant - E, $17.51 Within 4 months from date of hire, must meet Oregon’s Department of Early Learning Divisions requirements for a preschool Teacher Aide II. Pay Grade 1 on Pay Scale “C”:Preschool Instructional Assistant - CE, $18.50 Meets Oregon’s Department of Early Learning Divisions requirements for a preschool Teacher. Pay Grade 2 on Pay Scale “C”:Preschool Instructional Assistant - C, $19.24 High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria AND Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate; or 1 year Oregon community college certificate (college certificate is equivalent to ORO step 8 in field) WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on development of preschool age children. Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.51 - $19.24 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person