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About the Organization

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is a nonprofit organization serving children and families across Oregon through early education and family support programs. At OCDC, our work has purpose. Every role contributes to creating stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures for children across Oregon.

About the Role

Maintains child/teacher ratios by providing lunch, morning and afternoon breaks to teaching staff in the event that they must leave the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of Teacher Assistant working with children by:
  • Assisting in implementing a good balance of child-directed and teacher-directed activities.
  • Providing a healthy and safe environment by assisting the supervision of children.
  • Assisting the teacher with record keeping as assigned.
  • Assisting with playground supervision.
  • Participating with children through various activities including mealtime, free choice, story time, etc.
• Assists in the care of children by:
  • Supervising children while toileting.
  • Changing diapers and clothes.
  • Preparing children to go on the bus.
  • Preparing children to go home with parents.
• Performs custodial duties in the classroom by:
  • Performing laundry duties as assigned.
  • Assisting with general maintenance of classrooms, such as sweeping floors, disinfecting toys, tables, shelves, etc., and replenishing supplies.
• Contributes to team effort by:
  • Communicating positively with staff, parents, and children who participate in the program.
  • Attending local staff and parent meetings if required.
  • Attending local or state training if required.
  • Fostering an understanding of Head Start, its mission, goals, objectives, and program services.
• Maintains confidence and protects agency operations by keeping information confidential.
• Applies safety practices in all facets of the performance of duties by:
  • Complying with agency safety standards.
  • Supporting participation in a safe environment.
  • Immediately reporting any unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury.
• Performs other work-related or assigned duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year’s experience working within a variety of responsibilities to include working with young children.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $[min] – $[max] hourly. Placement within the range is determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Benefits

OCDC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work–life balance. Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid leave programs.
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources.
• Optional benefits including pet insurance.

At OCDC, employee well-being is a priority and an essential part of supporting our mission and communities.