Early Childhood Assistant

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

1d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood CARES program is a department within the College of Education. Early Childhood CARES stands for Early Childhood Coordination Agency for Referrals, Evaluations, and Services. Early Childhood CARES provides Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services to infants, toddlers, and preschool children in Lane County with developmental delays and disabilities. Early Childhood CARES is funded by the Oregon Department of Education and is one of nine programs in Oregon delivering EI/ECSE services across the state. The purpose of this position is to assist Early Childhood CARES Specialists in preparing and using appropriate curriculum to promote growth and learning in all developmental areas for children receiving EI/ECSE services. The Early Childhood Assistant will help implement individualized goals and objectives and facilitate integration into community preschools. The Assistant may observe and record specific behavioral data as well as targeted goals and objectives, and communicate with program staff, consultants, related service providers, and parents. This position reports to the EC CARES Classroom Support Coordinator. The Assistant will be working with children birth to school age with disabilities.

Requirements

A minimum of twenty semester hours (thirty quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Special Education; OR
A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; OR
One year of full-time experience in a certified day care center or comparable child care program.
Knowledge and understanding of a variety of strategies (e.g. activity-based instruction, positive behavior supports, discrete trial) to implement appropriate interventions within classroom activities and daily routines with guidance and direction from a supervisor.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality; comply with HIPAA and FERPA privacy and security rules.
Position is subject to background checks, including criminal record checks and fingerprinting.
Current enrollment in the Oregon Employment Department Child Care Division Central Background Registry is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

Training or experience working with children with developmental disabilities

Responsibilities

Assist Early Childhood CARES Specialists in preparing and using appropriate curriculum to promote growth and learning in all developmental areas for children receiving EI/ECSE services.
Help implement individualized goals and objectives.
Facilitate integration into community preschools.
Observe and record specific behavioral data as well as targeted goals and objectives.
Communicate with program staff, consultants, related service providers, and parents.