Early Childhood Assistant
About The Position
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 Program 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
- 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
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
