Full-Time
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IRCO
Compensation Overview
$45k/yr
Portland, OR, USA
In Person
Category
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Requirements
- High level proficiency in written and spoken English; Bilingual preferred
- Registration in the Central Background Registry
- Completion of required health and safety trainings before working with children
- Some experience, lived or professional, caring for young children
- High school/GED and at least a Step 4 in ORO
- Proficiency in the English language; oral and written communication skills commensurate with the needs of the position
- Registration with the Central Background Registry and completion of orientation and required trainings before working with children
- Strong effective and community focused communication skills
- Compassionate with the ability to adapt to stressful conditions and manage time efficiently
- Ability to work independently and with multi-background staff in a team setting
- Ability to courteously communicate with families, other employees, and external partners
- Ability to function in a positive manner in a demanding work environment, demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, respond to priorities and schedules that change frequently, and meet commitments
Responsibilities
- Assist Lead and Assistant Teachers with facilitating daily activities in a community aware and responsive learning environment
- Actively supervise children to always ensure their safety
- Assist children and foster their independence with daily routines (e.g. using the restroom, changing clothes, mealtime, naptime)
- Promote and model health, safety, and nutrition; assist with cleaning the classroom throughout the day and at the end of each day
- Promote and support social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development through planned activities and an engaging classroom environment
- Partner with families to ensure a positive early learning experience for them and their child(ren)
- Communicate with the teaching team regarding classroom routine, classroom management, and all aspects of children’s care
- Gain familiarity with, follow, and uphold all relevant IRCO, Preschool for All, and Oregon state licensing policies and procedures
- Maintain classroom and outdoor environments while always considering safety, security, and respectful engagement
- Participate in family-focused activities such as conferences, home visits, field trips, and events
- Participate in professional development opportunities (both required and optional)
- Participate in Early Learning Services Department and IRCO All Staff meetings and events as required and allowed by the classroom schedule
- Assume the Lead or Assistant Teacher’s responsibilities in their absence including serving as the main point of contact for families and internal/external partners, planning and leading activities, serves as a primary contact to guide volunteers, student teachers, or substitutes
Desired Qualifications
- Some knowledge and understanding of child development, positive discipline approaches, developmentally appropriate practices, and school/classroom health and safety procedures
- Knowledge of Oregon state childcare licensing guidelines
- Knowledge and understanding of immigrant, refugee, and local populations
- Bilingual in English and a second language preferred
- Experience observing and documenting children’s development
- Familiarity with Teaching Strategies/Creative Curriculum
- Ability to use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities