Learning Support Specialist-Early Childhood Education (10 month)

Chemeketa Community College; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemeketa Community College is seeking an Early Childhood Learning Support Specialist to lead the lab activities and serve as the children's classroom teacher. You will work with staff to run a full-day childcare program, align teaching with program coursework, and support practicum students and parent education.

The role emphasizes collaboration with instructors and staff to maintain licensing, plan developmentally appropriate activities, and provide ongoing feedback to students and parents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of full-time work experience related to the essential functions of the position.
• Core competencies include interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
• Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field; constructivist theory knowledge; 2+ years classroom teaching with children 0-5; lab school/practicum experience; experience with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe, clean and orderly facility and educational resources with established systems.
• Supervises and guides student use and care of materials.
• Plans, implements and supervises constructivist classroom with developmentally appropriate guidance and activities.
• Evaluates child development and progress and develops curriculum based on observations.
• Greets and informs parents with daily feedback and conferences consistent with program philosophy.
• Participates in food/nutrition program operations and parent education activities.
• Coordinates with staff to enroll, track and maintain records.
• Observes practicum students and provides feedback and supervision as needed.
• Coordinates lab activities with instructors to meet adult/child needs.
• Collaborates to address questions from students, parents and staff about program or lab operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree in Education / related field

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education / related field

Job description

The Early Childhood Learning Support Specialist leads the early childhood education lab activities as the children's classroom teacher. Works closely with the staff team to facilitate the operation of a full-day childcare program. Ensures all aspects of classroom teaching align with Early Childhood Education Program coursework and philosophy. Provides information, feedback, and support to practicum students, contributes to parent education program, and collaborates with staff and faculty.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.

• Unofficial Transcripts - A electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.

Classroom & Lab

• Maintains safe, clean and orderly facility and educational resources utilizing a variety of established systems and processes.
• Supervises and facilitates student use and care of materials to ensure appropriate use and maintenance.
• Plans, implements and supervises constructivist classroom including developmentally appropriate guidance, environment and activities.
• Evaluates and documents children's developmental goals and progress and develops appropriate curriculum based on these observations.
• Greets and interacts with parents in a warm and respectful manner on a daily basis.
• Provides parents with information about their children through daily feedback and regular parent conferences in a manner consistent with Early Childhood Education Program coursework and philosophy.
• Participates in the daily operation of the food/nutrition program
• Collaborates with other staff to organize and offer parent education and communication program.
• Participates in enrollment, tracking, and record keeping related to children. families, and students.

Instructional Support

• Observes and coordinates practicum students, using instructor's guidelines
• Provides input for instructor evaluation of practicum students
• Provides ongoing and immediate feedback and information to practicum students during their work with children based on principles of adult learning
• Supervises practicum students in absence of instructor
• Meets and communicates with instructors to review and coordinate lab activities and environment to meet adult and child needs; assists with and attends lab seminars when requested
• Coordinates and confers daily with others to ensure that children's programs meet children's developmental and Early Childhood Education program instructional needs
• Collaborates with others to address questions, concerns and problems from students, parents and employees related to program or lab operations

Program Responsibilities

• Function Models care and education of young children for college students in a manner consistent with Early Childhood Education Program coursework and philosophy
• Collaborates with others regarding child and family issues as well as needed materials and supplies.
• Follows all guidelines established for licensed child care centers in the State of Oregon and participates as directed and initiates needed activities to maintain licensing and certification standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, and staff development opportunities
• Maintains and tracks all required individual state licensing certifications and meets all related training requirements.

Institutional Expectations

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications listed below. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications , we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position.

The information provided on your application will be used to determine step placement upon hire. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

This level requires an equivalency of two (2) years of full-time work experience related to the essential functions and duties of the position listed above.

An Associate’s Degree in Education, Organizational Psychology, Business or Public Administration, Training and Development, Organizational Behavior or a related field.

Core Competencies

• Skills in interpersonal relationships and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in early childhood education, human development, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of constructivist theory and practice.
• Two (2) or more years of classroom teaching experience with children ages 0-5.
• Experience with college lab school or practicum as a staff member or student.
• Experience working or learning with people from a variety of cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a 100%, 10-month classified assignment at the 12 pay rate
• This position has a 6-month probationary period
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations
• If requested, requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Even though weight lifted may be negligible, it may be rated light work if frequent walking and/or standing is required.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-
  • Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/.

*Please Not e: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Chemeketa Community College does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College.

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

For inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policy, contact the following:

• For students with disabilities: Section 504/ADA Coordinator in Student Accessibility Services, 503.399.5279
• For employees with disabilities: Vice President of Governance & Administration, 503.399.2537
• For sex-based discrimination: Title IX Coordinator, 503.584.7323
• For equal employment opportunities or affirmative action: Affluent Action Officer in Human Resources, 503.315.4586

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