Kids Unlimited is actively looking for a Preschool Teacher Assistant with a desire to better our community!

These unique positions allow for you to work with a diverse community of children, parents, and fellow staff members!

$18.37 - $21.29 to start DOE

Full time with full benefits package including 90% employer paid family health coverage!

Kids Unlimited was founded in 1998 as a grassroots pilot program at a low income elementary school to do one thing, empower kids to believe. The belief that all kids, despite their backgrounds and economic limitations deserved accessibility to opportunities. Driven by the belief that through education, we could empower children and their families, Kids Unlimited became a conduit to hope and today our mission has become a community norm.

Job Summary:

The Preschool Teacher Assistant/Aide develops a strong nurturing relationship with children; supports and assists the classroom teacher to provide developmentally appropriate learning environment, with meaningful experiences in preparation for a successful kindergarten experience; lead the class in the event of the teacher's absence; prepare classroom materials; assist with the maintenance of classroom facilities.

Job Description

CHILD EDUCATION, CURRICULUM, AND CLASSROOM

• Work directly with children individually, in small and large groups
• Provide for their safety, guidance, and educational development;
• Be familiar with the curriculum guidelines of Kids Unlimited;
• Assist the classroom teacher with the development and implementation of required curriculum;
• Work cooperatively to assist Teacher in the development and implementation of classroom activities;
• Perform routine classroom tasks such as activity environment planning, preparation and clean up;
• Be aware of and follow all phases of the Child Guidance Procedures;

• Assume responsibility of the class in the event of the teacher's absence;
• Take & record child observations as assigned;
• (Bilingual TA) Ensure observations necessary for assessing dual language learners are completed and developmental levels are assigned in collaboration with the classroom teacher;

• Inform teacher of unusual behavior, or symptoms of children, or relevant information from parents;
• Ensure children receive services in compliance with all child health and safety policies and procedures including but not limited to medication administration, continuous counting, child sign in/out, etc.)

COMMUNICATION AND DEBRIEFINGS

• Communication and debriefing with staff at center and classroom
• Attend staff meetings, education trainings, and other relevant meetings and training;
• Participate in daily classroom debriefing.

• (Bilingual TA) Facilitate interpretation of data in all forms and provide accurate information to the children and their families requiring interpreting assistance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY

• Daily cleaning as required both inside and outside.
• General upkeep and repair of equipment and materials both inside and outside.
• Follow safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Actively contribute towards promoting a safe workplace & environment.

OTHER DUTIES

May be assigned other related duties as appropriate and within the scope of general responsibilities for this position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that may need to be performed by the employee fulfilling this position. This job description describes the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties which may be required.

MINOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Basic center clean-up/sanitation throughout school day

B. Assist in the kitchen to provide nutritious meals and snacks as assigned

REQUIRED JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; CDA or college degree; or current enrollment in a CDA program to be completed within 2 years of hire; or Registry Step 5 or above on the Oregon Registry Online (ORO), or enrollment in a program leading to a Early Childhood Education college degree.
• Certification or Accreditation: CPR/First Aid Certification; Food Handler Certification; enrollment in the Oregon Registry Pathways program.
• Experience: One year experience working with young children age birth to 8 years, preschool age specific preferred.
• Essential Skills: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and basic computer knowledge. Ability to perform general clerical tasks. Ability to apply the understanding of developmentally appropriate activities of children; meet and promote the social-emotional, physical and cognitive development needs of children.
• Essential Mental Abilities: Must be organized, flexible and resolution oriented. Ability to multi-task, make sound judgments and demonstrate appropriate role modeling. Ability to maintain full and complete attention to children at all times. Ability to work as a team member and to be self-directed.
• Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs. a distance of 10 feet; push/pull up to 40 lbs. a distance of 10 yards; sufficient mobility and range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting for up to 8 hours per day; sufficient stamina to perform job duties at frequency required; ability to react quickly to the physical actions of children; sufficient vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform job duties.

EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON:

Pre-employment drug screening as required (includes marijuana)

Background check clearance

REPORTS TO: Early Learning Director