POOL Early Childhood Education Assistant

Early Childhood Education Assistant

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:

• Resume
• Unofficial Academic Transcript (if needed to meet minimum qualifications)

If your transcript is issued in a language other than English, please include a translated copy.

Assists the teaching staff with various duties in the preschool classrooms in accordance with childcare licensing regulations, Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program coursework and philosophy, Periwinkle Child Development Center (PCDC) policies and procedures, and other applicable standards. Helps to maintain a healthy and safe classroom environment in a supportive role. May provide child/teacher ratio coverage when the teaching staff must leave the classroom for breaks, meetings, and/or planning time.

Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Education and Experience

• Requires a High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria, and the ability and desire to work with children age two (2) through six (6) years.

Licenses and Certificates

• Enrollment in Oregon’s Central Background Registry and active ORO account.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification for adults, children, and infants, or must be acquired within 90 days from the hire date.
• Current Oregon Food Handler Card, or must be acquired within 30 days from the hire date.
• Evidence of completion of Safety Set as required by Oregon Certified Child Care Rules.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.
• Ability to assist teaching staff with classroom and playground activities for preschool children age two (2) through six (6) years.
• Ability to follow established directions and instructions, including all health and safety regulations, and abide by the policies and procedures of the PCDC.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for preschool children, including the ability to display positive behavior and use positive behavioral guidance techniques while engaging with children and staff.
• Ability to develop and maintain respectful working relationships with children, parents, staff, and other visitors to the Early Childhood Center.
• Effective communication demonstrating tact, diplomacy, empathy, and friendliness in dealing with stressful conditions.
• Technical ability to use a smartphone, computer, and relevant software and applications.

Bilingual skills, Spanish/English, are preferred.

Work is performed in a child development center and office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Operates mostly in a classroom environment with regular, required outdoor time. Evening meetings may be required.

Pushing, pulling, and carrying supplies, cleaning equipment, files, and other equipment in the range of 10‑40 lbs. Frequent lifting, bending, squatting, and kneeling while assisting children or conducting classroom responsibilities. Requires sufficient dexterity to operate a computer. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers. Requires hearing and speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively.

• Helping to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children age two (2) through six (6) years.
• Assisting with classroom and playground supervision of children while incorporating positive child guidance techniques, assessing child behaviors and the environment, and making frequent decisions to ensure child health and safety.
• Assisting with toileting, changing diapers and clothes, and supporting children in learning self‑help skills associated with caring for their needs and daily activities.
• Implementing and supporting the daily classroom activities such as mealtimes, free choice, story time, and other related activities, by following the lesson plan as directed by the Preschool Teacher.
• Assisting with general classroom maintenance and cleaning, including sweeping floors,…