POSITION SUMMARY :

The primary purpose of this position is to collaborate with staff in the development and implementation of age-appropriate activities for pre-school children.

The ECE Instructor will implement the curriculum to meet the academic, physical, social and emotional needs of the children in the program.

Preschool level and Infant / Toddler Room

CONSIDERATIONS :

Bilingual Spanish Required

Experience in ealy childhood, knowledge, child care experience and experience working with teens or high school youth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent by OAR 581-37-030
• Bachelor's Degree
• Step 8.5 or higher on the Child Care Division’s Oregon Registry.
• Go to : http : / / www.pdx.edu / occd / oregon-registry-credential-program-6 for the most current requirements to achieve Step 8.5.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Communicates effectively and appropriately in both oral and written form.
• Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Assure that day-to-day operations are in compliance with the Child Care Division (CCD)
• guidelines.
• Plan and carry out curriculum and activities for children in Preschool and / or Infant and Toddler
• programs.
• Provide care for young children who may need assistance with basic feeding and personal
• hygiene needs.
• Prepare classroom and instructional materials to align with best practices.
• Maintain classroom discipline.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers.
• Assist in the completion of assessments and screenings.
• Assist with data collection for screenings and assessments in accordance with Child Care Division and Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) guidelines.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide consistency across multiple classrooms.
• Assist in collecting data to meet Child Care Division and QRIS Standards.
• Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure working environment.
• Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic Plan.
• Collaborates and confers with students, parents, colleagues, and community members in a harmonious and respectful manner.
• Assists parents and community members as needed.
• Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure working environment.
• Complies with professional development activities as required by the District.
• Holds expectations for high performance of self and students.
• Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations.
• Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and uses or relays academic, social, or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
• Follows all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Food Handlers Card
• Child Care Division Background Check
• Professional development as required by the Child Care Division, some of which may occur in the evenings or on weekends.
• The employee is expected to be dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• This position is performed primarily indoors in school buildings and offices, although some outdoor work or supervision may be required.
• In cases in which the employee is required to travel between sites, the employee is responsible for his / her own travel and will be reimbursed for approval mileage.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student or employee illness or injury.
• May be required to obtain a First Aid and / or CPR Card and serve as a Delegated Caregiver or Designated First Aid Provider.
• May be required to translate and / or interpret.
• Occasionally performs other duties as required by supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

If yes, see addendum to Early Childhood Education Instructor description.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Current work year of approximately 193 days, subject to change. Daily work hours to be determined. Salary and benefits based on current District Salary Schedule and negotiated agreement.

EVALUATION :

Following the probationary period, performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

Last updated : 2024-05-25