Preschool Classroom Assistant for Growth & Impact

Oregon Child Development Coalition; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability coverage

FSAs for healthcare & dependent care

EAP & wellness resources

Pet insurance

Job summary

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant CE to support the lead teacher in delivering a developmentally appropriate early childhood program in Oregon. The role emphasizes social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development aligned with Head Start standards and local policies.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a CDA certificate within 6 months, and ongoing coursework toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria with an Oregon Registry Step equal to or greater than 8
• Preschool CDA certificate within 6 months from date of hire
• One year Oregon community college certificate2 in field WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on preschool development within 1 year from date of hire
• Enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program in early childhood education or child development to be completed within 2 years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher in maintaining a safe, positive learning environment
• Supervise children indoors and outdoors using positive guidance and behavior-management techniques
• Assist with classroom setup, organization, cleaning, and inventory of materials and supplies
• Support implementation of individualized curriculum and daily classroom activities
• Help balance teacher-directed and child-directed learning experiences
• Assist with observations, assessments, and maintaining children’s portfolios and documentation
• Communicate regularly with the teacher regarding children’s health, behavior, and development
• Support family engagement, including newsletters, conferences, and home visits
• Promote healthy practices related to nutrition, wellness, and child development
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Classroom support

Teacher collaboration

Health and safety

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Preschool CDA certificate

Oregon Registry Step 8+

Associate or Bachelor in ECE (enrollment)

Job description

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant CE to support the lead teacher in delivering a developmentally appropriate early childhood program in Oregon. The role emphasizes social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development aligned with Head Start standards and local policies.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a CDA certificate within 6 months, and ongoing coursework toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early