Child Development Center (CDC) Assistant - 8 hrs - North Medford High School

Permanent 8.0 hour/day position to begin during the 2026-2027 school year.

Salary range is pending final budget approval for the 2026-27 school year; posted salary range is for the 2025-26 school year.

Medford SD 549C Job Description

Our Mission: ALL Own Their Present and Future, ALL Are Known and Challenged, ALL Achieve Their Potential, ALL Options are Open and Hopeful

Job Title:          Child Development Center (CDC) Assistant II

Supervisor:      Principal/CDC Leader

Classification:  Classified

FLSA Status:    Nonexempt              

Days:               193                               

Summary: Under the direction of the Child Development Center Leader, school administrator, or designee, the CDC Assistant II works with all personnel (including paid staff, volunteers, foster grandparents, etc.) and all students in the Child Development Center to ensure that the well-being and safety of the environment are maintained. The CDC Assistant II works closely with the CDC Leader in the daily operations and maintenance of the CDC Center. Additionally, the CDC Assistant II is responsible for documenting information on children and high school parents and serves as the person in charge when the CDC Leader is unavailable. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicates and problem-solves with staff, parents, students, and community members regarding activities and the daily operation of the CDC.
• Under the direction of the CDC Leader, ensures compliance with codes and standards of all state and local governing agencies (i.e., Children's Services, Fire & Health departments, and Medford 549c), Student/Staff ratios, and CDC licensing.
• Follows District policies, State guidelines and applies rules, regulations, procedures, and policies related to the Office of Child Care certification.
• Maintains, records, and documents daily activities as required by Medford School District and the Child Care Division. (i.e., attendance, progress, diaper charts, USDA meals, naps, grading sheets, and substitute locations, etc.), as well as other agencies associated with the CDC Center.
• Responsible for regularly checking the facility's interior and exterior for safety and/or health hazards.
• Responsible for proper utilization, operation, and maintenance of all department resources.
• Responsible for enrolling children in the program.
• Oversees and directs the work of high school students assigned to the center.
• Plans & implements age-appropriate daily activities/curriculum.
• Directs room setup and cleanup.
• Develops a testing schedule to assess children and report progress. Coordinates ASQ, Pre-K Assessments, and other assessment tools and works with CDC Assistant I(s) to administer assessments.
• Maintains safe, secure learning and play environment and oversees the care, safety, and well-being of all children at the center.
• Supervise and monitor daily care and play activities of infant and preschool children with various special care needs.
• Identifies and reports children's behaviors and/or social difficulties and refers to proper staff members or agencies for assistance.
• Assists in monitoring student health, administering medications within the scope of district policies, and performing first aid/CPR services.
• Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
• Complies with all safety and work rules, policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in staff meetings, class training & annual safe schools.
• Attends work regularly.
• Provides support to other positions as needed.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as appropriate with little or no supervision.
• Completes Early Child Education/Health and Safety training annually.
• Maintains Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks, stocks, and orders supplies when necessary.
• Clerical duties, including message taking and phone calls.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists in the leadership of volunteers/teen parents & student assistants.
• Directs work and oversees the work of high school students.
• All Medford School District employees supervise students and maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications:  An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:  High school diploma or GED; at least two years of teaching experience with at least one year as a teacher in a certified daycare center or equivalent combination of education and/or experience and at least 18 years of age. 

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, state agencies, community members, and students. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Language Skills:  Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English. Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, administrators, students, and school staff. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail.

Other Skills and Abilities: Utilizes age-appropriate best practices in child development.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Certificates as determined by the District, including valid Oregon Driver's license, Food Handlers Card, Criminal History Registry & Central Background Registry, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificates, Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse Certificate, Health & Safety certificate and ORO Step certificate (Portland State University-Oregon Registry Online).

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; often stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally required to sit. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision. Must speak clearly to be understood, and identify and understand the speech of others—emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Employees may be exposed to blood borne pathogens, temperature fluctuations, fumes, odors, and dust.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability, immigration status or citizenship status in employment or educational programs.

Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date.  Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.

Salary : $18 - $24