Educational Assistant - ECE - Woodburn Preschool (Part Time 4.5 hours)

Early Childhood Education Assistant The primary purpose of this position is to support the Early Childhood Education Instructor in providing instruction to young children in early childhood education programs. The ECE assistant will assist with the implementation of curriculum to meet the academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of the children in the classroom. Considerations Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Minimum Qualifications 18 years of age or older. High School Diploma or equivalent by OAR 581-37-030. Two-years (72-quarter hours) of post-secondary education; or an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university; or a passing score on a recognized paraprofessional assessment test. Have the "Step" required by the Oregon Child Care Division registry. At least 6 months prior experience in a school or Early Childhood Education environment. Essential Functions • Communicates effectively and appropriately in both oral and written form. • Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form. • Assist the Early Childhood Education Instructor in planning and carrying out activities for children in Preschool and/or Infant and Toddler programs. • Provide care for young children who may need assistance with basic feeding and personal hygiene needs. • Assist the Early Childhood Education Instructor in preparing classroom and instructional materials aligned with best practices. • Maintain classroom discipline. • Communicate with parents and caregivers. • Assist with data collection for screenings and assessments in accordance with Child Care Division and Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) guidelines. • Collaborate with colleagues to provide consistency across multiple classrooms. • Assist the Early Childhood Education Program Specialist in collecting data