What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher's Aide, Preschool position at Youth and Family Outreach?
Here's some of the perks!
80% of health and dental insurance is covered by the employer. Two weeks paid vacation to start, 8 sick days and 14 paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement program, generous parental leave pay, and childcare discount for employees. Long term disability and life insurance is paid 100% by Youth and Family Outreach.
About us -
Are you looking to work in a collaborative, nurturing, NAEYC accredited center? Youth and Family Outreach is a non-profit childcare program in the heart of downtown Portland. We work with families that need high levels of support and resourceful people in their lives. Many of our families are young, teen, low-income individuals seeking a safe, high-quality program for their children so they can continue their education or go to work. Our program is rich with diversity, provides leading edge classroom experiences for our infant through pre-school programs. If you are someone who feels very compassionately about this work and you possess the skills and qualities listed below please forward your cover letter and resume .
This position is a full-time, 40 hour per week, year round position.
Educational Background: Minimum of a High School diploma/equivalent required. CDA credential preferred (but we can also help you obtain that!)
Experience: A minimum of one year of experience working with children under the age of 5 years.
Skills:
- Must be very patient, child-focused and willing to spend a great deal of time on the floor having conversations with children.
- Sound knowledge base of the development of a young child both physically and emotionally.
- The ability to work effectively as a team – contributing and listening.
- The ability to stay calm and focused in a hectic environment.
- Familiarity with different cultures
- Fluent/familiar with another language is a plus
Youth and Family Outreach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please visit our website at www.yfoutreachme.org to learn more about us.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17