Associate Teacher

Associate Teacher I - OSEA Range 9

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

Assists with the planning and conducting of an educational program, and develops strong nurturing relationships with children and families and quality partnerships that encourage family engagement in their child's learning. Provides children with a developmentally appropriate learning environment in preparation for school success. Meets performance standards, and follows the agency licensing policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Essential Job Duties

1. Assists with the planning and conducting of the educational program and weekly curriculum. Works directly with children individually and in small and large groups.
2. Participates in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) process for children with special needs, and assists with implementing IFSP goals.
3. Supports daily observations. Assists with taking notes, videos, and enters data as needed.
4. Maintains accurate and timely written and electronic records and reports (i.e., meal counts, staff sign in, child attendance, etc.).
5. Provides assistance with developmental screening and assessments for children.
6. Develops partnerships with parents in regards to their child/children.
7. Attends and participates in staff meetings, planning meetings, classroom team debriefings, and training.

Additional Duties

1. Administers medications, and diapers as needed.
2. Assists teachers with conduction of home visits and family conferences as appropriate.
3. Assists in general upkeep of center facilities, equipment, and materials.
4. Participates in regular training and technical assistance activities.
5. Rides school bus as needed.
6. Represents agency on various committees and projects as directed.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (Infant/Toddler; Preschool) OR An Infant/Toddler Professional Credential through Oregon Center for Career Development OR Step 7 or higher in the Oregon Registry OR Be enrolled in a program to complete a CDA or equivalent within two (2) years of hire

Experience/Training:

• Minimum (1) year of experience working with children age birth to (5) years
• Minimum (6) months of experience working within an early childhood and/or elementary classroom
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College's community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Additional Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment
• Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation, must be obtained within 30 days of hire date:
  1. TB screening
  2. Health appraisal
• Complete required Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) licensing within 30 days of hire
• Must possess or obtain current Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire
• Must possess or obtain Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to works occasional evening hours as needed (i.e., parent meetings, home visits, etc.)

Skills in:

• Excellent inter-personal, verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership and staff training
• Organizational skills

Ability to:

• Apply the understanding of developmentally appropriate activities of children
• Meet and promote the social-emotional, physical and cognitive development needs of children
• Provide and model best practices in ECE and to facilitate team development
• Problem-solve
• Multi-task
• Make sound judgments and demonstrate appropriate role modeling
• Maintain full attention and awareness of children at all times
• Work as a team member and to be self-directed.

Knowledge of:

• Basic computer skills

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