ESP - Preschool Assistant Teacher

ESP Assistant Teacher

ESP Program Description

Located in Rose City, NE 52nd Ave, Portland, Every Step Preschool (ESP) is a new multicultural and inclusive early learning, care, and education center. ESP provides culturally responsive preschool services that serve all children and families from different backgrounds, cultures, and abilities for the target ages of 3-5 years old.

Our program curriculum is guided by a combination of philosophies of Reggio Emilia and Constructivism. This style of emergent curriculum allows us the flexibility to create our learning plans to reflect the children's interests, backgrounds, and cultures. This is core to our values because children are the center of our focus and we value what they bring to our program. We make learning fun and meaningful in order to help them build their skills and socially and emotionally prepare them for their school years.

ESP is building a team where we will work to support each other. We are creating a learning community together where we all feel welcome, safe, and enjoy having fun working together. We are looking for team members who are passionate and committed to work in this team environment and with young children and families.

ESP is an approved provider for Preschool for All (PFA), and we will be providing tuition to 20 children enrolled through the PFA program in addition to our regular private customers.

Position Summary

For this position, we are looking for a candidate who has experience working in a preschool classroom as a qualified teacher with at least ORO step 4. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting with daily classroom activities, supporting the needs of children, and engaging in the overall function of the classroom to ensure the safety and well-being of all children. The Assistant Teacher is working to support the Lead Teacher and Director to create a safe and nurturing care and educational environment for young children.

Required availability from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. This is a full-time position for the duration of the school year that reports to the Lead Teacher and Director.

Salary:

Benefits

ESP offers the following benefits for this position:

• 10 days of Paid Time Off per year,

• Multiple days paid time off throughout the year during spring break, summer break, and winter break (will be shared in the ESP yearly calendar)

• 5 sick days per year

• 8 days paid professional development throughout the year

• 11 paid observed holidays.

• Medical and dental insurance

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teacher with Lesson plans and classroom activities.

• Follow licensing rules and requirements.

• Prepare environment and classroom activities based on the lesson plan.

• Set up and clean up materials and classroom environment.

• Mountain daily attendance records.

• Participate in daily and weekly meal counts (CACFP).

• Help implement weekly lesson plans that are age-appropriate and culturally responsive using Emergent Curriculum, student observation and interests, and assess the children’s learning and development

• Ensure the safety of children and staff in the classroom

• Provide support to children during activities.

• Support individual learning needs of students as appropriate.

• Participate in class field trips and events

• Observe students’ behavior and progress and keep documents in file.

• Support the Lead Teacher with the (ASQ) and (ASQ:SE) for all children

• Communicate regularly with the teaching team about the children's progress.

• Substitute in other classrooms as needed.

• Participate in staff meetings at least once per week to discuss lesson plans to provide feedback and address any concerns/challenges.

• Ensure all children are supervised at all times.

• Attend all ESP staff meetings and training as requested.

• Maintain communication with external program partners

• Assist families with orientation.

• Other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher and Director.

Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma or An Associates degree in Early Childhood Education.

• 3-5-year-old children in a certified early childhood education setting.

• Must be able to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to new hire processing and beginning actual employment. For information on how to enroll in Oregon's Central Background Registry, please visit www.childcareinoregon.org or call the Office of Child Care at 1.800.556.6616.

Teacher Requirements:

• Registered with the Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR)

• Current First Aid/CPR Cart

• Current Oregon Food Handler's Card

• Introductions to Child Care Health and safety

• Foundations for Learning

• Certificates for: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect

Abilities/Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• preferred

• Computer skills

• Analytical skills to read outcomes reports and measure a child's progress

• Ability to work well as part of a team.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills and ability to prioritize workload.

Work Environment

The responsibilities described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97213 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97213: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22