Assistant Teacher-Bilingual English/Spanish

Lutheran Community Services Northwest • McMinnville, OR

133d • $17 - $26

About The Position

Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths. Now Hiring: Bilingual Assistant Teacher in McMinnville (Spanish & English Speaking). This position is responsible for supporting families with children aged 5 and younger, assisting with classroom prep, instruction, child guidance, and driving. The role also involves supporting the Parent Education Program with childcare and classroom/food prep and set-up.

Requirements

• Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written)
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience in an early childhood classroom and/or childcare
• Ability to adapt, work effectively under pressure, and work with children who have a variety of stresses/challenges
• Ability to work with parents and their children in a warm, calming, respectful, encouraging, and patient manner
• Ability to pass Oregon's Central Background Registry
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and access to a vehicle
• Willing to get CPR/First Aid, Food Handler's Card, and Mandatory Reporter training within 6 months of hire
• All candidates must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire

Responsibilities

• Help with lesson planning, class instruction, child guidance, diapering/toileting, serving meals, as well as setting up and cleaning up the classroom
• Assist with the transportation of children
• Assist with childcare for Parent Education class as needed, up to two classes per week
• Provide a calm demeanor in crisis situations
• Maintain open, positive communication and promote individual/group problem-solving skills with children, families, co-workers, and the community
• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served

Benefits

• Access to participate in our 403b
• 12 paid agency holidays per year
• 2 floating holidays along with sick leave based on the number of hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED