Position Type:
Classified/Educational Assistant- Childcare Assistant

Date Posted:
12/6/2022

Location:
Gresham High School

Position reposted on 02/03/2023
Application Deadline: In-District Bargaining Unit Members December 13, 2022. If position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.

Projected Start Date: Approximately January 3, 2022. Exact date to be determined by the district.

Gresham-Barlow School District is complying with Governor Brown's Executive Order

requiring all staff to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 unless there is an approved medical or religious exception.

7.5 hours/day, 187 days/year

Salary Range 10 $19.31 to $26.55/hour

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.
POSITION SUMMARY: The job of "Childcare Specialist" is done for the purpose of (working cooperatively with supervisor, implementing a licensed staff, colleagues, and parents) quality program for children. Must be mature with some experience working with children in a formal setting and must relate well with both children and adults.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: First Aid/CPR Card, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Education Required:
  1. Completed associates or higher degree, completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 college quarter hours or more) or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics Experience Required:
• Experience Required:
  1. Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with early childhood aged children (birth through 5 years)

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Skills to perform basic clerical functions and perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Use English in verbal and written form using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Knowledge of designated language (written and oral), principles of child development and instructional processes
• Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records, meet scheduled and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, and rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
• Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment for infant, toddler and pre-school aged children as well as high school aged students
• Performs recordkeeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials
• Assists in the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum and environment under the direction of licensed staff (Program Coordinator) by leading small group activities, observing using specific tools and supervising children in a positive manner and assisting in maintaining the daily routine including instruction, assessments and social and emotional development
• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives, including home visits and parent conferences
• Assists in preparing the environment by setting up learning centers, preparing bulletin boards, meal service and meal reports, etc.
• Assists in preparing needed materials and supplies
• Supervises small groups of children as well as high school aged students and teen parents
• Being a positive role model to all students and parents involving parenting skills as well as assist with problem solving
• Maintains a professional attitude and demeanor at all times
• Treats all children with dignity and respect with developmentally appropriate guidance techniques
• Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs
• Prompt and regular attendance
• Develops and implements an educational plan for each child
• Perform tasks associated with toileting, including diapering and toilet training when appropriate as well as any personal care needs of children being served including physical movement and/or lifting of students
• Assists with taking daily attendance and monitoring records
• Makes sure meals are served, prepared and cleaned in a sanitary manner
• Helps with general housekeeping tasks and keeps storage areas neat and orderly
• Performs other tasks as assigned
• Carry out tasks according to Gresham High School Child Development Center and Early Head Start procedures and routines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to:
  • sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
  • talk and hear conversations in a potentially noisy environment
  • use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive motion such as keyboarding
  • reach for and handle objects
  • use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Regularly focus on a computer screen
• Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds may also be required on occasion

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence, site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed.
• Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information about students, staff, and parents
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting
• Exercising prudent judgment
• Utilize District electronic systems only as related to the position
• Work independently in the performance of routine duties
• Follow all District policies and work procedures
• Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
• If employee is bilingual, interpretation, translating documents, and/or communicating orally in the second language may be requested
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment

*Applications must be submitted to Frontline Recruiting and Hiring by the closing date in order to be considered for the position. All employees hired by the District into a position not requiring licensure must be fingerprinted and have a criminal history check completed. The cost is $71.50 and is the responsibility of the employee. This employment is considered probationary pending return of the criminal records check from the FBI and Oregon State Police through the Oregon Department of Education.

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any education programs, activities or employment.
Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.