The Early Childhood Education Assistant is responsible for assisting the Early Childhood Education Specialist in implementing the curriculum and related program components including; classroom and home visit planning, prevention and intervention programs for at risk children 0 - 5. Knowledge of child development and ability to work effectively with teams including disciplines in mental health and early intervention and connecting with diverse families is required.

Location: This position is based out of LifeWorks NW's Gladstone site. 

Pay: $20.30 starting hourly pay with pro-rated comprehensive benefits. This is a part time position at 32 hours per week. 

Essential Responsibilities

• This position requires provision of services in a toddler/preschool classroom & playground setting. Position involves supervision of children with emotional and physical responsiveness and awareness of them at all times
• Assist the Early Childhood Education Specialist in planning, developing and implementing curriculum and daily activities and routines for children
• Assist in setting up and cleaning classrooms and materials to implement the daily activity plan
• Work with Early Childhood Education Specialist to develop goals for individual child plans and family service plans based on assessments
• Evaluate child and family progress through written records and interactions with parents
• Arrange for transportation for families as appropriate.  Bus monitor shift once per week.
• Participate in supervision, informal training, placement and evaluation of volunteers
• Provide implementation of therapeutic principles in classroom
• Participate in staff, client and volunteer meetings and other special events as determined by staff or program
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Adhere to guidelines for mandated reporter status
• Interact respectfully, confidently, sensitively and non-judgmentally with young children and their families
• Work independently and as a team member
• Display a positive attitude toward work; instill positive, optimistic attitude in co-workers
• Problem solve and develop creative approaches to provide program services
• Calm demeanor in crisis situations
• Assist in documenting classroom notes and progress and maintaining daily attendance, status reports, USDA meal counts and all required tracking and reporting forms
• Observe, report and record significant child behavior or indicators
• Provide pertinent oral and written information for program management staff; including incident reports, child protection services reports, child illness and contagious health incidences.

Requirements

• Minimum two year degree  from an accredited college in Early Childhood Education, Education, Health, Social Services or related field
• Minimum one year early childhood experience
• Spanish language skill required for Bilingual Early Childhood Education position
• Valid first aid and CPR certifications
• Valid Food Handlers card
• Must be able to pass criminal background check
• Good computer skills including a functional knowledge of Outlook and Word
• Ability to master proprietary software including electronic health record system
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and maintains a cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to perform essential functions of job without creating a direct threat to the safety of self or others.

LifeWorks NW is a private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related social services to youths, adults, and older adults in over fifteen locations throughout Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. LifeWorks NW promotes a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.

Our core values-Recovery and Relationships, Resilience, and Results-inform the work we do. The four pillars of the strategic vision include Compassionate, Impactful Care, Holistic Health, Passionate Team, and Thriving Organization. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to successfully achieving the mission. We know that "life works" when people get the help they need and are dedicated to changing lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.lifeworksnw.org

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