Infant & Toddler Classroom Support Specialist

Oregon Child Development Coalition, Inc.; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, &

Employer paid life and disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP and wellness resources

Pet Insurance (optional)

Job summary

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) in Oregon is seeking an Infant/Toddler Instructional Assistant to support teaching staff, supervise young children, and help with daily routines. This role contributes to a safe, nurturing classroom environment across Metro sites.

No formal education or experience is required, with opportunities to advance by meeting Oregon standards. Metro locations and a comprehensive benefits package are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• No prior education or experience required.
• Must meet Oregon ELD requirements within 4 months for Infant/Toddler Teacher Aide II.
• Meets Oregon Early Learning Division requirements for an infant/toddler Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in providing a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Supervise infants and toddlers using positive guidance techniques.
• Assist with daily routines (diapering, toileting, dressing, meals, transitions).
• Help implement daily classroom activities such as free play, story time, and learning centers.
• Maintain cleanliness of classrooms, toys, furniture, and supplies, including light cleaning and laundry.
• Support communication with children, families, and staff in a respectful and positive manner.
• Assist with dual language instruction, as applicable.
• Help with basic record keeping and classroom documentation as assigned.
• Provide classroom coverage to maintain child‑to‑teacher ratios during staff breaks or absences.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Infant care

Toddler care

Classroom supervision

Dual language instruction

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Infant-Toddler CDA certificate

1-year community college certificate in early childhood

Job description

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) in Oregon is seeking an Infant/Toddler Instructional Assistant to support teaching staff, supervise young children, and help with daily routines. This role contributes to a safe, nurturing classroom environment across Metro sites.

No formal education or experience is required, with opportunities to advance by meeting Oregon standards. Metro locations and a comprehensive benefits package are offered to eligible employees.