Preschool Promise Assistant

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery•Madras, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is recruiting a Preschool Promise Assistant Teacher to join their team in Madras, Oregon for the upcoming school year. This role is crucial in providing a high-quality early childhood education program, supporting children's development, and engaging with families in a trauma-informed environment. The position involves assisting the lead teacher, managing classroom activities, providing meals, ensuring safety, and supporting families. The role also includes some responsibilities within the broader Relief Nursery program and potentially other MountainStar activities.

Requirements

Able to relate sensitively with families and young children living in high stress, potentially chaotic situations with ongoing stress and trauma. Demonstrates cultural competence and excellent communication skills.
Able to maintain personal/programmatic boundaries and confidentiality while providing high quality care, education, and other supportive services.
Able to: work independently and as a team member; prioritize and complete responsibilities; and be flexible as various situations arise.
Continuing professional growth in areas related to early childhood education, especially in the following areas: observing and assessing the development of young children; working with families experiencing poverty, trauma and/or social complexity; and cross-cultural and strengths-based communication.
Consistent attendance is essential for both the smooth operation of our programs as well as fostering a sense of stability for the children and families we serve.
May work outdoors intermittently with exposure to typical Oregon weather.
There may be frequent interruptions, working alone, evening or weekend work, working long hours.
Working in a close environment with active children.
Must be able to pick up and carry 40 pounds.
Must be able to bend, kneel and stand for long lengths of time.
In addition, staff must be able to get up and down from playing on the floor with children.
Ability to pass a background check.
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
Clean driving record to drive company vehicles and transport children.
Within 60 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR and First aid Certified, have a current food handlers’ card, and show proof of completing “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect,” “Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety,” “Safe Sleep,” and “Prevention is Better than Treatment” courses as required by Oregon Office of Child Care
Step 8+ on Oregon Registry, OR Step 7.5 or lower (or CDA) with at least one year of preschool teaching experience required ORO account creation
High School Diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

AA/AS in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
Preschool classroom experience preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish including reading, writing, and speaking effectively in both languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Preschool Promise Lead in providing a high-quality early childhood education program
Assisting with Creative Curriculum, TS Gold and other assessments
Being present in the classroom as needed to support children’s behaviors
Providing USDA compliant meal service (preparing meals and snacks)
Safely transporting children to and from the program
Maintaining a clean and safe classroom
Lead the class during teacher meal/break periods
Interact with families and co-workers in a strengths-based and compassionate manner
Support MountainStar in following regulations and guidelines from Office of Child Care, Spark!, Preschool Promise and other applicable standards.
Support Relief Nursery program with transporting children, cleaning, or other activities on a limited basis (4 hours per week)
Support other MountainStar activities - at times outside of regular hours
Other duties as assigned