Early Childhood Assistant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 24,879 - 31,464; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant in Eugene, Oregon. This role involves supporting lead teachers in a childcare program and engaging with children aged 3 months to 5 years. Candidates must possess a minimum of 20 semester hours in Early Childhood Education and a Child Development Association credential. The position offers a flexible schedule with a 0.25 FTE. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twenty semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Special Education.
• Child Development Association (CDA) credential.
• One year of full-time experience in a certified day-care center or comparable child-care program.

Responsibilities

• Support lead teachers in the childcare program and cover classrooms in absence of Lead Teacher.
• Interact with children in small groups, large groups, and one-on-one, leading activities.
• Help prepare and maintain a safe, attractive, neat, and usable environment.

Skills

Effective communication with diverse backgrounds

Education

Minimum 20 semester hours in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Association (CDA) credential

Job description

Early Childhood Assistant

Department: Erb Memorial Union

Classification: Early Childhood Assistant

Appointment Type and Duration: Intermittent (Classified), Ongoing

Salary: $18.06 - $22.84 per hour

FTE: 0.25

Position Summary

This position is for a substitute early childhood assistant primarily working with children of UO students, aged 3 months to 5 years. The assistant will support lead teachers in the childcare program and cover classrooms in the absence of a Lead Teacher.

The assistant will interact with children in small groups, large groups, and one‑on‑one, leading activities, guiding free play, and assisting children with self‑help skills. The role will also help prepare and maintain a safe, attractive, neat, and usable environment, both indoors and out, and assist with maintaining records and files including children's files, sign‑in/out forms, USDA meal/snack forms, menus, and food order forms.

This position is responsible for providing direction and oversight for classroom aides and will communicate consistently and effectively with parents, teachers, and staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures, providing updates on current needs and concerns of the program, staff, parents, and children.

Substitutes work a varied schedule based on operational needs of the Center; therefore the 0.25 FTE represents an average for this position. We seek substitutes available to work at least half of the time they are asked.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of twenty semester hours (thirty quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Special Education.
• A Child Development Association (CDA) credential.
• One year of full‑time experience in a certified day‑care center or comparable child‑care program.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, or related field.
• Three years' experience supervising or leading the work of other staff members.
• Experience using child development assessment tools and reporting results.

Employment Conditions

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The position is classified and represented by SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

Benefits

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefit package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UO is an equal‑opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Anti‑Discrimination Statement

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, and the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX and applicable laws. Retaliation is prohibited. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access.

Contact

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