Preschool Instructional Assistant - Grow Minds

Oregon Child Development Coalition; Cornelius (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life & disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP & wellness

Pet insurance

Job summary

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) seeks a Preschool Instructional Assistant to support teaching staff in maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing preschool environment. You will supervise children, assist with daily routines, and help implement activities in classrooms and on the playground.

The role involves maintaining cleanliness, communicating respectfully with families and staff, supporting dual language activities where applicable, and providing coverage to keep child‑to‑teacher

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria and Preschool CDA certificate, or 1 year community college certificate with training in early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing preschool classroom environment
• Supervise preschool‑age children in classrooms and on playgrounds using positive guidance techniques
• Assist with daily routines, including toileting, dressing, meals, and transitions to and from the classroom
• Help implement daily classroom activities such as free play, story time, and learning centers
• Maintain classroom cleanliness, including disinfecting toys and furniture and replenishing supplies
• Communicate respectfully and positively with children, families, and staff
• Support dual language classroom activities, as applicable
• Assist with basic record keeping and classroom documentation as assigned
• Provide classroom coverage to maintain child‑to‑teacher ratios during staff breaks or short absences (as qualifications allow)
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Preschool CDA certificate

1 year community college certificate

Job description

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) seeks a Preschool Instructional Assistant to support teaching staff in maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing preschool environment. You will supervise children, assist with daily routines, and help implement activities in classrooms and on the playground.

The role involves maintaining cleanliness, communicating respectfully with families and staff, supporting dual language activities where applicable, and providing coverage to keep child‑to‑teacher