Preschool Classroom Assistant — Nurture Young Minds Daily

Oregon Child Development Coalition; Hermiston (OR); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Paid time off, holidays, and sick time

Employer paid life and disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP and wellness resources

Pet insurance (optional)

Job summary

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant CE to support the classroom teacher and help deliver a developmentally appropriate Head Start-aligned curriculum. The role focuses on fostering social, emotional, language, and cognitive growth while maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Candidates must have Oregon Registry steps and a CDA or related credential and be enrolled or on track to complete an associate/bachelor's program in early childhood

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with Oregon Registry Step 8+.
• Preschool CDA certificate within 6 months of hire.
• One-year college cert in early childhood development with preschool focus.
• Enrolled in ECE program to be completed within 2 years.

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
• 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

Positive guidance

Child supervision

Communication with teacher

Organization

Confidentiality

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma/GED or ESL

Preschool CDA certificate (within 6 months)

Oregon community college cert in ECE (within 1 year)

Enrolled in an associate/bachelor's in ECE within 2 years

Job description

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant CE to support the classroom teacher and help deliver a developmentally appropriate Head Start-aligned curriculum. The role focuses on fostering social, emotional, language, and cognitive growth while maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Candidates must have Oregon Registry steps and a CDA or related credential and be enrolled or on track to complete an associate/bachelor's program in early childhood