[WorkStudy] Preschool Assistant

Linn-Benton Community College • Albany, OR

76d • $15

About The Position

The Preschool Assistant position at Linn-Benton Community College involves assisting teaching staff with various duties in preschool classrooms, ensuring compliance with childcare licensing regulations, ECE Program coursework and philosophy, and PCDC's policies and procedures. The role is focused on maintaining a healthy and safe classroom environment while providing support to children aged 2-6 years old. The position requires enrollment in at least 6 credits at LBCC and maintaining satisfactory academic progress, along with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. The job includes responsibilities such as classroom management, supervision of children, and assisting with daily activities.

Requirements

• Must maintain enrollment in at least 6 credits at LBCC.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.
• High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educación Secundaria.
• Ability and desire to work with children ages 2-6 years old; some experience is preferable.
• Enrollment in Oregon's Central Background Registry and active ORO account.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification for adult, child, and infant (or acquired within 90 days from date of hire).
• Current Oregon Food Handler Card (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire).
• Completion of Safety Set as required by Oregon Certified Child Care Rules.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain a safe and healthy environment for children.
• Assist with classroom and playground supervision of children while incorporating positive child guidance techniques.
• Support children in learning self-help skills associated with caring for their needs and daily activities.
• Implement and support daily classroom activities such as mealtimes, free choice, story time, and other related activities, following the lesson plan as directed by the Preschool Teacher.
• Assist with general classroom maintenance and cleaning, including sweeping floors, disinfecting toys and furniture, replenishing supplies, and laundry duties.
• Communicate positively with staff, parents, children, and others.
• Assist the teaching staff with implementing a dual language classroom.
• Help with record keeping as assigned.
• Ensure proper sanitation and food safety regulations are followed.

Benefits

• Compensation via direct deposit.
• Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive educational environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED