Teacher Assistant – Infant, Toddler & Preschool

Explorer Learning Academy | ELA PDX; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Explorer Learning Academy | ELA PDX is seeking a caregiver to assist lead teachers with daily classroom activities and support children's learning and supervision. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe, nurturing, and organized classroom while adhering to ELA policies and documentation requirements.

Candidates must be available for shifts from 5 AM to 10 PM, including evenings and weekends, and complete all screening and documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written instructions and work independently.
• Availability for assigned shifts between 5 AM–10 PM, including evenings and weekends.
• Completion of required applicant screening and documentation.
• Current Oregon Criminal Background Registry (CBR) documentation as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers with daily classroom activities.
• Support children's learning, development, and supervision.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and organized classroom environment.
• Follow ELA policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.

Skills

Independent work

Follow instructions

Shift flexibility

Background check

Job description

Pay:

Starting at $21/hour, depending on experience and step

Responsibilities:

• Assist lead teachers with daily classroom activities.
• Support children's learning, development, and supervision.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and organized classroom environment.
• Follow ELA policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.

Qualifications:

• Availability for assigned shifts between 5 AM–10 PM, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to follow written instructions and work independently.
• Completion of required applicant screening and documentation.
• Current Oregon Criminal Background Registry (CBR) documentation as required.

All required application information and documents must be submitted before an interview can be scheduled.