Full-Time Early Childhood Support Specialist

Wallowacountychamber; Oregon; Presencial; USD 26.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics seeks an Early Childhood Assistant to deliver high-quality childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. You will support daily classroom operations, implement activities, and foster social, emotional, and cognitive development in a safe, nurturing setting.

You will work with the Early Childhood Facilitator and team to maintain health, safety, and individualized care.

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience working in a certified Child Care Center or Certified Family Child Care Home preferred.
• Must be eligible for enrollment in the Oregon Registry and Central Background.
• Must meet initial training requirements established by the Oregon Child Care Licensing Division.
• Must maintain required continuing education and certifications in accordance with childcare licensing requirements.
• Demonstrated competence, sound judgment, patience and self-control when working with children.
• Ability to provide compassionate, attentive care while supporting children's individual developmental needs.
• Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet the physical, mental and functional requirements outlined in the job description.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screen and reference checks.

Responsabilidades

• Assisting with the implementation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans, educational activities and creative play.
• Providing attentive, compassionate care and supervision for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.
• Supporting children's social-emotional development, positive self-concept, cooperative play and empathy.
• Assisting with daily routines, including meals, diapering, toileting, handwashing, rest periods and outdoor activities.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organized environment through regular sanitation of toys, equipment and classroom spaces.
• Observing children's interests, needs and developmental progress and communicating observations to the Early Childhood Facilitator and Supervisor.
• Supporting children's health and wellness while following established safety procedures, childcare regulations and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Collaborating with childcare staff to ensure consistency in daily routines, classroom activities and quality of care.
• Communicating respectfully and effectively with children, families and colleagues.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and team-oriented environment in alignment with the values of Wallowa County Health Care District.

Conocimientos

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics seeks an Early Childhood Assistant to deliver high-quality childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. You will support daily classroom operations, implement activities, and foster social, emotional, and cognitive development in a safe, nurturing setting.

You will work with the Early Childhood Facilitator and team to maintain health, safety, and individualized care.