Preschool Educator Assistant - Shape Young Minds Daily

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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and

Optional pet insurance

Job summary

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant CE to collaborate with classroom teachers and support the development of young children across Oregon. The role emphasizes creating a safe, engaging learning environment and assisting with curriculum delivery under Head Start and state regulations.

Responsibilities include transition support, observation, family engagement, and maintaining child portfolios.

Qualifications

• Preschool Teacher Assistant CE qualifications as listed in job posting.
• Multiple pathways to meet Oregon Registry and CDA requirements within specified timelines.
• Enrolment or completion plans for early childhood education or child development degrees.

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Oregon Registry Step 8+

Preschool CDA certificate within 6 months from date of hire

One year Oregon community college certificate in early childhood development with focus on preschool

Enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program in early childhood education or child development

PTA-E with Oregon Registry Step 7 or higher (PG E5 starting at step A-1)

Oregon Registry Step 8 or higher per certificate or college pathway

Oregon Registry Step 9 or higher per degree pathway

Job description

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant CE to collaborate with classroom teachers and support the development of young children across Oregon. The role emphasizes creating a safe, engaging learning environment and assisting with curriculum delivery under Head Start and state regulations.

Responsibilities include transition support, observation, family engagement, and maintaining child portfolios.