Teacher Assistant

Samaritan Health Services

Lincoln City (OR)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Samaritan Early Learning Center in Lincoln City, Oregon is seeking an Assistant Teacher to assist the Head Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing environment for children from six weeks to eight years old. You will support curriculum implementation, maintain routines, and prioritize child wellbeing while ensuring adherence to Samaritan PRIDE values.

When the Head Teacher is absent, you may lead the classroom and coordinate floating staff to maintain safety and learning continuity in a

Qualifications

Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
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Responsibilities

Support Head Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing environment for children ages six (6) weeks through eight (8) years.
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Skills

Child development

Curriculum support

Supervision

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CCLD Central Background Registry enrollment

ICCHS training within 30 days

RRCAN training within 30 days

CCLD safe sleep training within 30 days

Oregon Food Handler’s certification within 30 days

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED within 90 days

Foundations for Learning within 90 days

Job description

Job Summary / Purpose

Supports the Head Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages six (6) weeks through eight (8) years. Helps implement curriculum, maintain classroom routines, and prioritize child wellbeing. Complies with Oregon Department of Early Learning & Care (DELC) requirements. When the Head Teacher is absent, assumes full responsibility for leading the classroom, including guiding floating Teachers or other support staff to maintain safety, learning, and continuity of care. Follows all Samaritan Early Learning Center Policies and Procedures and demonstrate Samaritan PRIDE values.

Department Description

The Samaritan Early Learning Center creates fun learning experiences for infants, toddlers and children up to eight (8) years with activities that reflect their developmental stage. It has served the children and families of Lincoln City and north Lincoln County for the past three decades. In 2015, Samaritan Early Learning Center’s commitment to quality was recognized with a five-star rating, the highest quality rating possible from Oregon’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). To date, it is the only QRIS top-rated infant/toddler preschool program in Lincoln County.

Experience / Education / Qualifications

Eighteen (18) years of age required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current enrollment in the Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) Central Background Registry (CBR) required.
Required within 30 days of hire:

Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS).
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN).
CCLD approved safe sleep training.
Oregon Food Handler’s certification.

Required within 90 days of hire:

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED.
Foundations for Learning (CCLD approved Child Development Training).

If primarily assigned to a Preschool Promise grant funded classroom, then one (1) of the following is required upon hire:

Demonstrated competencies as defined by Step 5 in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO), the DELC professional development system for the Child Care Licensing Division, and rules for an Assistant II (for Certified Family Child Care) or Aide II (for Certified Centers Child Care).
Have a similar standing as option 6a within the credentialing system for K-12 teachers in Oregon.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities