Join Our Team at Portland Community College

Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

Under the direction of the Director and Mentor Teacher, the incumbent has responsibility for assisting in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and programs for children (ages six weeks through six years old) in the Outdoor Nature-Based (ONB) and Child Development Center classrooms.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise children, ages six weeks through six years in the Outdoor Nature-Based classroom and Child Development Center classrooms.
• Steps into classrooms to provide breaks and planning time to individual classroom staff.
• Assists Classroom Teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and programs for children.
• Facilitates and provides guidance for the developmentally appropriate learning activities under the direction of the classroom teaching staff.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, healthy, orderly and nurturing classroom environment and intervene if necessary.
• Assists in setting up classroom materials and playground equipment.
• Assists in cleaning up the classroom and playground after activities.
• Prepares and serves breakfast/snacks/lunches to children, following safety and sanitary regulations; cleans up after meals.
• Assists with program students in the classroom by modeling appropriate behavior with children and helping with projects.
• Assists in keeping accurate classroom records: attendance, schedules, accident reports, child information sheets, etc. while in the classroom.
• Maintains a friendly and professional manner with parents.
• Available to work all hours of the program operations; may be needed to assist in opening/closing a classroom.
• Implement requirements as outlined in Department of Early Learning and Care Child Care Licensing Division Rules, NAEYC and SPARK accreditation.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree in early childhood education or related area with early childhood education course work or CDA (Child Development Associate).
• One year experience providing group care for young children. Must have good oral communication skills. First Aid certification, food handler’s care and Child Abuse & Neglect certifications required within 30 days of hire. Must have and maintain enrollment in the Department of Early Learning and Care Central Background Registry.

This position is fully grant funded, from September through June of an academic year. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

Location: PCC Sylvania Campus

This position will remain open until filled.