Educational Assistant – Little Pirates Preschool

Coos Bay SD 9 • Coos Bay, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Promise Program is a high-quality, publicly funded preschool program serving four-year-old children in families living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, children in foster care, and children from other historically underserved populations. The Pre-Kindergarten Educational Assistant supports each child’s learning, wellbeing, and development in cooperation with parents and other early childhood professionals, consistent with Oregon Early Learning standards, USDA requirements, and licensed childcare rules and regulations.

The Educational Assistant helps with developmental screening and follow-up and plans and provides developmentally and culturally appropriate classroom experiences that meet the needs of children and their families. The role also supports parent involvement by providing tools and support to parents as their child’s primary educators, planning and scheduling home visits and parent/teacher conferences, and engaging parents in their child’s learning as appropriate. Program staff must adhere to the NAEYC professional code of conduct.

This position is in the Little Pirates Preschool department/location, is classified, belongs to OSEA 33, and is listed at 0.875 FTE for 186 work days. The work takes place in a standard classroom and school setting. The employee may encounter bloodborne pathogens and physically or emotionally dysregulated students. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Experience working in a preschool or early learning environment.
• Meet at least one of the following educational or assessment qualifications: complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; obtain an associate’s degree or higher; or meet a rigorous quality standard and demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment the knowledge and ability to assist in instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics or readiness for those subjects.
• Ability to work with and lead preschool students in group and individual activities.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and work amid changing priorities, needs, and interruptions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• General knowledge of computer use and ability to use email, internet software, and word processing software.
• Hold a valid First Aid card or be willing to meet this requirement after hiring.
• Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting, gripping/grasping, and repetitive hand motions; intermittent lifting/carrying of 26–40 pounds and 40–100 pounds; and occasional climbing.
• Ability to see and hear.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in classroom activities and assist the teacher in the classroom.
• Assist the teacher with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments, and attendance.
• Follow the daily schedule prescribed by the teacher.
• Help set up and maintain the classroom, materials, and supplies.
• Maintain a safe environment for students at all times.
• Assist with loading and unloading children from buses, transitions from recess, and personal care and training, including toileting.
• Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and parents, and resolve conflict professionally.
• Maintain and secure confidential records and inquiries appropriately.
• Perform physical labor as required.
• Maintain regular attendance to preserve continuity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Teacher, Principal, and/or Supervisor.
• Support children’s learning, wellbeing, and development in cooperation with parents and early childhood professionals.
• Assist with developmental screening and follow-up.
• Plan and provide developmentally and culturally appropriate classroom experiences.
• Support parent involvement by providing tools and supports, planning and scheduling home visits and parent/teacher conferences, and engaging parents in their child’s learning as appropriate.
• Adhere to the NAEYC professional code of conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree