Classroom Floater

Job Title:

Classroom Floater

Company Background:

Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services to low-income families in the areas of housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education. Community Action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities for people in the Washington County area. Be the change you want!

Job Position Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support children's early learning and development? As a Classroom Floater, you'll provide critical support across early learning classrooms, ensuring children receive high-quality care, enriching educational experiences, and a welcoming environment every day. A Step 7 from the Oregon Registry Online and a current Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR) enrollment is required before hire. The range of pay for this position is from $22.86 to $25.15 per hour.

Abbreviated Duties List:

         In collaboration with regularly assigned classroom staff, maintain a safe, healthy, orderly and nurturing classroom environment organized into functional areas.

         For long-term assignments, become familiar with individual goals for children as identified in the My Teaching Strategies Family Conference form.

         Observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and areas to grow.

         Ensure the successful inclusion of children with special needs in the regular classroom and work with Early Childhood Special Education staff to identify and provide appropriate services for them.

         Utilize lesson plans as prepared by the teacher or collaborate with the teaching team in the development of lesson plans if none are available.

         Assist with meal service as needed.

Abbreviated Requirements:

         Education: Minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (Infant/Toddler); sufficient to be placed at Step 7 or higher on the Oregon Registry. Transcripts, diplomas and/or Oregon Registry Step Certificates are required to validate educational requirements. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

         Experience: Minimum of one year experience teaching in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program in the care of children ages 0-5. Less than one year of experience may be accepted for applicants with higher levels of education beyond a CDA. 

         Must be able to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to new hire processing and beginning actual employment.

         Completion of appropriate Fit for Duty and TB Testing according to Head Start regulations prior to date of hire.

         Requires a valid Oregon driver's license, proof of auto insurance for private vehicle, and/or access to reliable transportation.

What Will Make You Stand Out: 

         Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and another language. Ability to translate written material.

         Experience with and/or knowledge of Head Start.

         Training and/or education in working with children with special needs.

Top Benefits or Perks:

         Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental and 90% of your medical premiums covered by the employer for single coverage plans

         Bilingual Pay Program

         403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match

         Generous time off benefits with paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays!