Early Childhood Classroom Assistant
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Oasis Center of the Rogue Valley The Oasis Center of the Rogue Valley is a family-centered primary care medical clinic providing holistic care for families with young children. In Spring of 2024 we opened a therapeutic childcare program to support children's social/emotional health and overall family well-being. The classes are low-ratio and are supported by a family coach and a children's therapist. We are very excited to be searching for early childhood classroom assistants! We have both a part-time and a full-time position open.
The Childcare Assistant is an essential part of the classroom team and provides organization and practical support for the classroom, as well as engaging with children and the classroom activities. This role works directly with families and children and supports activities that nurture children’s healthy social and emotional development and family engagement.
We offer group medical insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), EAP, and time off benefits.
Responsibilities:
Supporting teachers in daily activities and planning
Preparing snacks and meals according to nutritional standards
Maintaining clean and organized kitchen area
Assisting the teachers in maintaining a safe and positive environment
Interacting one on one, and in groups, with children
Cultivating relationships with children, parents, and guardians
Answering classroom phone, responding to caregivers as needed
Supporting outdoor play activities
Adhering to program policies and procedures and childcare licensing standards
Supporting classroom documentation including attendance, diaper changing logs, injury forms, and emergency drills
Diaper changing
Classroom supply ordering
Qualifications:
Previous experience in an early childhood setting preferred
Current enrollment in Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR)
Completion of Oregon DELC safety set
Current Food Handlers Card
Current First Aid & Pediatric CPR
Must be cleared in registry before hire, CPR able to be obtained after hire.