Preschool Classroom Assistant — Nurture Little Minds

Oregon-Child-Development-Coalition,-Inc.; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Life and disability coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is hiring a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support teachers in delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate activities for children in Oregon Head Start programs. The role emphasizes safety, observation, family engagement, and documentation of child progress.

The position offers growth through supervision of learning environments, collaboration with staff, and involvement in nutrition and wellness initiatives while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with Oregon Registry Step 8 or higher.
• Preschool CDA certificate within 6 months from date of hire.
• Oregon community college certificate in early childhood with preschool focus within 1 year from date of hire.
• Enrolled in an associate 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, and engaging 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.
• Promote healthy practices related to nutrition, wellness, and child development.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Observation

Early childhood

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Preschool CDA certificate

Job description

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is hiring a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support teachers in delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate activities for children in Oregon Head Start programs. The role emphasizes safety, observation, family engagement, and documentation of child progress.

The position offers growth through supervision of learning environments, collaboration with staff, and involvement in nutrition and wellness initiatives while maintaining confidentiality and