Preschool Teacher Aide (Part Time)

About the role

The Preschool Teacher Aide supports all aspects of the classroom environment, including the classroom, playground, and gym. This role assists with daily operations such as food preparation, cleaning, and laundry. The aide helps ensure that classroom structure and practices are developmentally appropriate to meet children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in daily activities
• Aid in supervising indoor and outdoor play
• Support student arrival and departure routines
• Aid in classroom setup and cleaning
• Help with children's personal hygiene needs
• Maintain sanitation of diapering areas, toys, blankets, and other materials
• Maintain confidentiality of all child and family information
• Complete 25 hours of required annual training
• Follow all USDA, DELC, PBC, SPARK, and grant guidelines
• Attend family events, staff meetings, team meetings, and family staffing meetings

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Registered in the Oregon Registry and progressing toward Step 4
• Minimum of 240 documented hours of experience working with toddler-aged or older children (Aide I or II level)
• Enrollment in the Central Background Registry
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Valid Food Handler's Card
• Completion of annual Mandatory Reporter/Child Abuse and Neglect training