Classroom Floater
About The Position
Community Action is a nonprofit organization providing services to low-income families in housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education in the Washington County area. The Classroom Floater supports children's early learning and development across early learning classrooms by helping ensure high-quality care, enriching educational experiences, and a welcoming environment. In collaboration with regularly assigned classroom staff, the floater helps maintain a safe, healthy, orderly, and nurturing classroom. For long-term assignments, the floater becomes familiar with children's individual goals, observes and records behaviors to help identify children's strengths and areas for growth, supports the inclusion of children with special needs, and uses or helps develop lesson plans. The role also assists with meal service as needed. A Step 7 or higher on the Oregon Registry Online and current Oregon Central Background Registry enrollment are required before hire. The position pays $22.86 to $25.15 per hour.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (Infant/Toddler), sufficient for placement at Step 7 or higher on the Oregon Registry; transcripts, diplomas, and/or Oregon Registry Step Certificates are required to validate educational qualifications.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- At least one year of teaching experience in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program caring for children ages 0–5; less experience may be accepted for applicants with higher education beyond a CDA.
- Successfully pass applicable background checks and Oregon Central Background Registry checks before new-hire processing and beginning employment.
- Complete appropriate Fit for Duty and TB testing according to Head Start regulations before the hire date.
- Have a valid Oregon driver's license, proof of auto insurance for a private vehicle, and/or access to reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and another language, with the ability to translate written material.
- Experience with and/or knowledge of Head Start.
- Training and/or education in working with children with special needs.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with regularly assigned classroom staff to maintain a safe, healthy, orderly, and nurturing classroom environment organized into functional areas.
- For long-term assignments, become familiar with individual child goals identified in the My Teaching Strategies Family Conference form.
- Observe and record children's behaviors to assist teachers in identifying each child's strengths and areas for growth.
- Support the successful inclusion of children with special needs in the regular classroom and work with Early Childhood Special Education staff to identify and provide appropriate services.
- Use lesson plans prepared by the teacher or collaborate with the teaching team to develop lesson plans when none are available.
- Assist with meal service as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental coverage and employer coverage of 90% of medical premiums for single coverage plans.
- Bilingual Pay Program.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
- Paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
