Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant, Full Time or Part Time NOW with Sign-on Bonus!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Establish a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment, both indoors and outdoors that supports children 3 – 8 years old
• Implement daily schedule and activities, leading and guiding children in positive appropriate play
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with the children, including but not limited to, calling them by name, getting down on their level, and engaging in frequent conversation with them
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents/caregiver, including but not limited to knowing their names, greeting them when they enter the center, sharing something positive about their child, and approach concerns with professionalism
• Maintain accurate and professional records/documentation
• Ensure constant supervision of all children, ensuring ratios are always met
• Consistently provide positive guidance and support, following HDC’s Positive Guidance Policy
• Follow and implement Heppner Day Care Center’s Policies & Procedures
• Ensure adequate and nutritious meals are provided, during positive, social mealtimes
• Help maintain a clean and sanitized center both inside and outside
• Ensure center complies with State Licensing requirements
• Maintains confidentiality
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required, including but not limited to trainings required by state licensing (ORO)
• Other duties as required

Education, Experiences and Skills:

• High School Diploma—required
• ECE degree or credit – preferred but not required
• Enrolled in or ability to enroll in Oregon Central Registry
• Have (or obtain within 90 days of hire) CPR and First Aid
• Have (or obtain within 30 days of hire) Food Handler’s Cards
• Previous Teaching/Childcare experience, preferably in a licensed center - preferred but not required
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to easily get down to children’s level, including squatting/bending, and up and down off the floor

Job Application: https://forms.gle/h1cvAY5pW3sFmReD9

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Heppner, OR 97836: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person