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Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide. When you join Champions, you'll be supporting hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, on school grounds. Whether you're partnering with administrators to bring our programs to their district, or buddying up with students to aim higher, think bigger, and never give up, you'll be leading the way toward inspired learning. When you join our team as a Teacher you will: * Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback * Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child * Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn * Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children * Support your center's success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement * Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners Required Skills and Experience: * Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively * Possess active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements * Approved state trainer (preferred) * 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred) * Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred) * Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain * CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain * Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors * Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children * Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life: * Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits. * Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!). * Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs. * Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones. * … and much more. We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people. KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Job Posting End Date : 2026-02-14",

Description: To assist the designated teacher and cooperate in a supportive role carrying out developmentally appropriate activities. To work cooperatively with staff, parents, and volunteers to carry out the responsibilities and duties of the center in order to meet the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of Head Start children and families. Provide services to the designated teacher, which have been identified as accommodations, in the classroom, home visits, meetings, and office time. Essential Job Responsibilities Classroom Activity o Assist teacher in Developing and utilizing creative curriculum plans, which reflect mandated elements and components, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of Head Start children. o Assist teacher in establishing weekly lesson plans that promote individual and group educational plans and include other Head start components. o Assist teacher in ensuring that classroom all performance standards within the education component are met and carried out according to Head Start and The Children's Learning Center program philosophy, policies and procedures. o Prepare classroom materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans; create and change learning centers as requested by teacher. o Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals, and effective transitions between activities. Ensure that all classroom activities are carried out on a daily basis. o Assist teacher in encouraging experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making; ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully to the answers. o Assist in monitoring environment (indoor/outdoor) for the activities of the day, taking steps to address deficiencies as they relate to designated teacher's capabilities. o Observe and record behaviors of children and relay information to the teacher regarding the identification of each child's strengths and areas to grow. o Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe and healthy environment and share the responsibility of maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the classroom to include but not limited to janitorial duties as assigned by teacher such as sterilization of toys, sweeping and mopping of floors in bathroom and classrooms, cleaning and sterilizing of toilet and sinks. o Assist in involving the children in the preparation and clean-up of nutritious foods and cleanup at mealtime. o Assist with daily personal hygiene of the children such as diapering, feeding, tooth brushing, toileting, hand washing, and resting. o Share the responsibility of providing appropriate care for children with disabilities. o Take responsibility for the children when the teacher is not present. o Provide input to teacher for parent/teacher conferences and staffing's for development and evaluation of individual goals of children and families. o Maintain an approach to guidance within the framework of Head Start and TCLC policy to ensure that children are taught, disciplined, and supervised in a consistent manner. o Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience. Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, families, and culture. o Parent Involvement o Communicate regularly with parents, regarding each child's progress. o Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom. o Assist with required parent/teacher conferences and home visits for the purpose of assessment and support, and to share information on classroom progress and educational strategies at school and at home. o Help plan and conduct regular parent meetings with other staff members. o Encourage parents to attend Parent Education and Community Involvement programs available through TCLC and other community agencies. o Encourage parents to participate in curriculum planning and program development. Data, Monitoring, Recording and Tracking o Observe, compare, and monitor behaviors, records and data to determine compliance with prescribed standards. o At the direction of the teacher provide accurate written records, including assessments, IFSP documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal observations, and other required forms. o Assist teacher where needed with various record keeping systems used for data tracking, outcomes and assessments. o At direction of teacher, write memos to staff and parents. o Support Family Service Coordinator in documentation regarding particular concerns with families and children at scheduled staffing's. o Assist teacher in meeting all deadlines for the school and state. General Staff Responsibilities o Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporting Policy. o Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family information. o Maintain objectives and professional standards. o Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties. o Familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of the center. o Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community. o Communicate effectively with staff and volunteers. o Maintain positive communication with parents. o Encourage parents to attend monthly parent meetings and activities. o Staff are required to attend open house, winter festival, and one or more parent nights. TCLC reserves the right to change this according to the needs of the school. o Attend meetings, trainings and appropriate professional development activities as assigned to improve self-skills and education. Attend and earn 20 hours of professional development each year. o Attend monthly parent meetings and center activities, contributing relevant information to your component area. o Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services. o Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner. o Delegate and assign tasks as described in the job descriptions and center policies. o Keep current and accurate records. o Perform any other work-related duties as requested by your supervisor. o Utilize the teacher, other staff, and resource library for technical assistance. o Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations as designated by policies and procedures. o Assist team members, parents, and volunteers in maintaining an orderly, safe, and attractive center. o Assure general maintenance and security of facility and assist with inventory of equipment and supplies. o Know and comply with certification rules of Head Start, DELC, and TCLC. o Staff can be asked at any point to switch rooms, teams, shifts or programs to accommodate the needs of the school, children, and families. o Staff can be asked at any point to cover in different rooms or shifts to accommodate the needs of the school. Requirements: Required Qualifications o DALE, CDA or equivalent experiance o Employment is conditional pending immediate and continued enrollment in Child Care Division - Criminal History Registry. o Employment is conditional pending current physical examination and TB screening documentation upon hire. Preferred Requirements o Previous Head Start and/or Early Head Start experience. o Previous experience in pre-school classroom (1 year). o o Home Visit experience o Bilingual English and knowledge of Spanish. Other Requirements o Project a professional work image in both dress and manner. o Ability to effectively use a positive approach with staff and low-income and/or high-risk families. o Ability to function effectively in cross-cultural situations. o Ability to understand and practice warmth, empathy, and genuineness with others. o Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families. o Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. o Instructs others in a classroom setting. o Ability to drive a private or center vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license and personal automobile. o Reliable transportation. o Within 30 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified and have a current Food Handler's Card. o Comprehend, analyze, and make inferences and references from written material. o Produce written documentation with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar. Physical/Mental Abilities and Processes Requirements o Frequent significant decisions to assure developmental progress of children. o Demonstrated ability to supervise pre-school children and ensure a safe learning environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips. This includes the physical ability to move quickly in order to respond to children who are very active and may need restraint or redirection in order to insure their safety or the safety of others in the environment. o Ability to work collaboratively with staff to provide services that allows the designated teacher to perform their job function satisfactorily. o Sit in a child-sized chair, daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children's needs. o Work with children requiring the ability to walk or run quickly; walk over rough or uneven ground, and exposure to weather etc. o Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects or children weighing up to 50 lbs. o Set up a classroom, which requires moving of tables, chairs, shelves etc. o o Maintain the safety of the environment and children through visual, auditory and smelling senses. o Perform occasional cleaning of classroom, which may require the use of broom, mop, and carpet sweeper, cleaning fluids and sanitizing agents.

Open until filled but priority will be given to applicants who apply before June 10th There will be one evaluation teacher leader assigned to each middle and high school for the 2025-2026 school year. Please contact your principal for additional information about this position. JOB SUMMARY The evaluation teacher leader position is designed to provide support and assistance toward meeting the performance plan goals at the assigned school. This position may take on different specific responsibilities which are identified in the next section. Individuals that hold a teacher leader position will help facilitate each area listed below, and will focus on areas that capitalize upon personal areas of strength while providing input and collaboration with the principal and building teams. In addition, the teacher leader will have training opportunities to further develop their leadership skills. This leader will work with the other teacher leaders in the building to lead the work mentioned below. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a member of the principal's school leadership team. Lead to create a positive school culture. Collaboratively plan for 2-3 PLC meetings per month. Be willing to demonstrate and share best teaching practices with others. This may include but is not limited to best instructional strategies, model PLCs, and teaching demonstrations. Participate in leadership development opportunities including PLC training, PLC planning, instructional analysis, and collaborative walk through/demonstrations lessons (scrub ins) as calendared. Attend PLC training and serve as a leader and facilitator at the department level and within the school, training others and offering support and guidance in the PLC process. Participate in training and develop a deeper understanding in both Tier 2 practices (differentiation strategies) and effective feedback strategies (rubrics, feedback, flexible grouping) in the classroom. Participate in training on peer observation best practices. Effectively communicate with colleagues and other stakeholders about school leadership meetings, school performance plan goals & strategies for achievement. Lead PLCs: Plan meetings with administrative support; keep track of PLC work and data, organize and post assessments, calendars, data, progress, etc. Attend meetings, trainings, and events outside of the regular contract day both in the assigned school and at the district level (see attached calendar). Report progress of the team back to the overseeing administrator and provide data for the school and department scorecards and SLGs. Assist in school initiatives such as the RTI process, PLCs, and student engagement best practices. Availability to attend 1.5 days of on-site training in August to help prepare for inservice week [tentatively August 18, 2025 (8 hours) + school level team building (4 hours) during the week of 8/18-8/22, determined by the building administrator] Availability to attend professional development during 2 scheduled Individual SIWs. Partner with principals to ensure licensed employees are familiar with standards of professional practice for licensed educators. Support colleagues with the navigation and use of TED. Contribute to district evaluation team discussions and plans for enhancing our educator effectiveness system. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demonstrates a strong depth of knowledge in their instructional practice and teaching strategies. Demonstrates a commitment to the concept of collaborative learning teams in which colleagues grow professionally together to meet the needs of all students in the school. Demonstrates a commitment to learning about and utilizing equitable practices in the classroom Demonstrates commitment to professional reflection and continuous professional growth. Demonstrates positive leadership skills and abilities. Demonstrates strong technical skills (Google Apps for Education & Canvas). Successful in maintaining organizational systems. Demonstrates success as a creative problem solver. Demonstrates success in facilitating small groups. Demonstrates success as a reliable team member. Must hold a valid Oregon Teaching License. COMPENSATION The compensation begins on the October paycheck. Hourly breakdown Hourly breakdown Meet once per month from 2:30-3pm (or other arranged time) to plan for the monthly PLCs. Event Hours Occurrences Total Monthly leadership meeting (2 per month, 1 in December & June) 1 18 18 August Training (tentatively Aug. 18th for 8 hours) & Planning Sessions (during the week of Aug 18-22 for 4 hours) 12 1 12 Two Individual SIWs (contract time) 1 2 2 PLC trainings/planning (1 per month) (@secondary roundtable) Tentatively until 4:45 on 9/8, 10/13, 11/3, 12/8, 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/6, 5/4, 6/1 1.75 10 17.5 Personal presentation planning: Prep time to lead SIWs & inservice trainings 6.5 - 6.5 Attend evaluation leader meetings with district Note: Hours missed during regular meeting times may be made up at principal discretion 3.0 - 3.0 TOTALS 59 Based on stipend: $1989 w/ PERS for 59 hours as outlined in the Extra Responsibility schedule of the 2024-25 contract. Amount subject to change at the conclusion of bargaining. Hours are subject to slight changes, but not to exceed a total of 59 hours. If a teacher leader is unable to attend any of the required opportunities, the principal may reserve the right to reassign those hours to perform a different duty.

Job DescriptionSalary: Oregon Family School is looking for substitute teachers and substitute educational assistants for our public charter school. We serve students from kindergarten through high school. We are looking for on call substitutes Tuesday - Thursday for our onsite classes. Preferred qualifications are: Technology savvy to oversee students Strong positive communication skills Great team collaboration skills Willingness to travel to our different campuses. We have campuses in Bend, Redmond and La Pine. Knowledge about Dyslexia and Executive Functioning Experience with home-based education is a plus Required qualifications are: Substitute teachers must have the ability to be registered or licensed with TSPC. Substitute educational assistants will need to complete a background check. Please check out our website**************************** learn more about our school to see if you are a good fit. Our school is dependent on positive and engaging staff to develop and maintain strong supportive relationships with our parents and their students. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $30/hour for Substitute Teacher $16.25/hour for Educational Assistant

Job DescriptionDescription: About the Job: MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is recruiting an Early Childcare Teacher & Home Visitor to join their team in Bend, Oregon. This is your chance to be a part of something bigger and help shape the future of this vibrant community. Why you want to join us: You believe that every child deserves the best start possible. You believe that parenting is hard even in the best circumstances. You care about children who have experienced trauma and want to work to support vulnerable families to succeed. You enjoy working with children in a trauma informed workplace and a therapeutic classroom environment. You are motivated to engage with families and offer resources so that families are supported in nurturing their child's emotional, physical, and intellectual development. About MountainStar Family Relief Nursery: MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is a local non-profit that has been in Central Oregon for 20 plus years. We are a strength-based child abuse and neglect prevention program to support families with children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. We provide high quality trauma informed care and services for children and families experiencing high stress. Services include a therapeutic classroom emphasizing social-emotional development, home visits, parenting classes and other full wrap around services. Our values are: 1. Caring - welcoming, trauma-informed, non-judgmental, family-focused, compassionate, honest, and fun. 2. Collaborative -engaged with clients, supporters, program partners, and communities. 3. Excellence - committed to quality programs, current research, continuous learning, and robust evaluation. 4. Inclusive - seek out and value diverse perspectives, understand and address systemic barriers equitably. What's in it for you: MountainStar offers comprehensive compensation and benefit package that includes 100% employer paid medical, vision, prescription, & dental (premium value of $772 monthly), Simple IRA Retirement Plan match up to 3%, vacation & sick pay accrued semi-monthly, 11 paid holidays, Oregon Paid Leave covered in full (employee cost covered by MtStar), Wellness Reimbursement Program, and a Short-Term Disability Plan. MountainStar offers a professional, agile workplace with its primary goal being a workplace of choice. MountainStar offers excellent leadership that works hard to align strategies with the company's mission statement, core values, empower employees' autonomy, provide trauma informed workplaces, a culture of transparency, wellness days, learning and development opportunities. MountainStar was ranked the 100 best nonprofits to work for in 2022 and 2023, based on the survey responses of MountainStar's employees and their work experience. About the environment: Wellness days and Team Appreciation days Growth opportunities Culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion Engaging work with purpose About the Role: The Infant/Toddler Interventionist “Early Childhood Teacher & Home Visitor” at MountainStar will work with children ages 6 weeks-3 years old and their families to provide a safe, therapeutic classroom, respite space and engage with parents to improve the child-parent relationship. • Plan, organize, and facilitate a therapeutic classroom for up to 8 young children as part of a teaching team. • Case load of 8-12 families including home visits and phone contact. • Consistent, strength-based home visits with families. • Referral assistance and crises support. • Parent coaching, goal setting and facilitating positive parent-child interaction. • Culturally competent relationship/rapport building with parents. • Maintain records including daily observations, home visit records, family, and child assessments. • Serve USDA meals following guidelines and record keeping. • Scheduled driving routes (no CDL required) in various weather conditions with company minivan/SUV. • Support other classroom activities - at times outside of regular hours. • Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Preferred Qualifications: • Bilingual English/Spanish including reading, writing, and speaking effectively in both languages. • BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or a related field with infant/toddler or preschool teaching experience. Bachelors in progress, AA/AS or comparable Oregon Registry level Step 6 considered. What You're Skilled At: • Ability to relate sensitively and non-judgmentally with at-risk children and families. • Experience in social service setting, knowledge of community resources. • Basic knowledge and openness to learn about child abuse and neglect. • Ability to learn how to recognize and record behaviors. • Excellent computer skills including email, Excel, Word, and web-based databases. • Effective communication skills including rapport building, report writing, conflict de-escalation and resolution. • Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality while providing services. • Cultural competence, and personal understanding and implementation of tenets of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). • Good judgment and maturity to function in crises. • Work independently and as a team member. • Ability to multitask and prioritize. • Ability to be flexible and take on multiple responsibilities. Physical Demands, Background, Driving and Training Requirements: • May work outdoors intermittently with exposure to typical Oregon weather. There may be frequent interruptions, working alone, evening or weekend work, working long hours. Working in a close environment with active children. • Must be able to pick up and carry 40 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel and stand for long lengths of time. In addition, staff must be able to get up and down from playing on the floor with children. • Ability to pass a background check. • Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation. • Clean driving record to drive company vehicles. • Oregon Registry Online (ORO) Step 6 or able to achieve in 6-12 months of hire date • Within 60 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR and First aid Certified, have a current food handlers' card, and show proof of completing “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect,” “Childcare Health & Safety,” “Safe Sleep,” and “Prevention is Better than Treatment” courses as required by Oregon Office of Childcare. Salary Range + Benefits: This is a full-time, 36 hours per week position Monday through Friday, starting at $21.27 per hour depending on experience. Wage differential with bilingual status, previous experience, and education level, plus benefits. To protect confidentiality at MtStar, there is a standard procedure requiring at least a 2-year separation between being a program participant and serving as a staff member or volunteer within the organization. All staff and volunteer roles are at the discretion of MountainStar. All positions at MountainStar are contingent upon the availability of funding. Equal Employment Opportunity: MountainStar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Primary Purpose Support academic success of college students. Provide personalized attention and offer own pace learning to enrolled students within the College district. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Be in the Tutoring Center ready to tutor during scheduled hours each week. Follow the policies of the COCC Tutoring and Testing department governing tutors. Follow the CRLA Tutor Code of Ethics.. Tutor COCC students in reading, writing, and study skills to support instruction Complete 10 hours of College Reading & Learning Association Tutor training within the first year of employment (paid time). Become familiar with academic assignments and structures within the subject supporting Other duties as required. Minimum Requirements High School diploma or equivalent Grade of B+ or better in the courses you tutor. Faculty recommendations or unofficial transcripts proving subject competence. Complete a minimum of 10 hours of College Reading & Learning Association Tutor Training within the first year of employment (paid time). Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with College curriculum in subject to tutor. Previous customer service experience.

Requirements Required: Minimum degree requirement Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (human development, child and family studies, social work, sociology/psychology, education) with comparable coursework to a CDA credential, and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. Diploma and transcripts are required to validate credentials and to verify ECE/related coursework Required within 18 months of hire: 120 training hours, or 11 college credit hours, in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field. Must be able to obtain Teaching Strategies GOLD interrater reliability certificate within 90 days of hire and maintain throughout employment Must be available for a flexible work schedule to accommodate family needs, may include some evening or weekend hours Must be able to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, and respectful relationships with staff, family and community members Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children's needs. This position is rated as active and occasionally requires the individual to lift 50 pounds Must be able to ride a school bus with children for assigned periods of time Must have an initial health examination and a periodic re-examination (as recommended by health care provider) to assure that the employee does not, because of communicable diseases, pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment: Valid driver's license Proof of current auto insurance Food Handler's Card Current enrollment in the OR Office of Childcare Central Background Registry (CBR) Access to reliable transportation Within 60 days of hire, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is required Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed Preferred: One year experience as a lead teacher in an infant/toddler or preschool classroom preferred (Early head Start/Head Start Preferred) One year experience in a social services field, or home visiting experience preferred Current or past Early Head Start/Head Start parent preferred Salary Description $30.99 - $33.47/hour (+0.50 Bilingual Spanish)

High Desert ESD celebrates all cultures and languages and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Supporting Education Assistant - Behavior 37.5 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 189 days per year (pro-rated for the remainder of the 25/26 school year) Starting: ASAP Location: Sagebrush Rate as established by bargaining agreement, Classified Wage Schedule, starting range $23.61-32.35 Benefits include family insurance package, sick leave, paid holidays, generous PERS contribution. Employee Value Statement: At the heart of the breathtaking landscapes of Central Oregon, where snow-capped mountains meet lush forests and vibrant communities, lies an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The High Desert ESD believes that every student, educator, and community member deserves a voice and a place to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our commitment to equity and inclusion is woven into everything we do, from the programs we develop to the partnerships we cultivate. We strive to create a culture where diverse perspectives are valued and where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Position Summary: Behavior programs provide services to children with emotional and /or behavioral needs that adversely affect their education performance; these services may include youth deemed to be delinquent. Under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or administrator, provides support services in classrooms, resource centers, or other program related areas. The assistant directs involvement in the instructional program for assigned students and their identified needs. Duties and responsibilities depend on class/program assignments. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Follow the direction of the teacher, team leader or supervisor in a cooperative manner Learn techniques, procedures and routines quickly and competently Elicit specific behaviors from children as indicated by the instructional program Develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with students, families, volunteers, other staff members and the general public according to program design Assist the teacher, team leader or supervisor in working with children, either individually or in groups Assist in all phases of the daily operations of the program Assist in maintaining the student's life skills such as dressing, hygiene, toileting and feeding students Assist with the integration of children into a variety of settings Assist with appropriate assessments of students Assist with implementing individualized educational plans, such as IFSP, IEP, 504, PEP, BIP Prepare instructional materials and operate instructional equipment Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher Record student progress and /or other records as requested Manage student behavior across setting using consistent and positive intervention strategies Maintain a neat and orderly environment Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers Communicate regularly and appropriately through the use of email Respect and maintain confidential information in all situations Fulfill other related duties as assigned Duties specific to Behavior Programs: Develop positive relationships with students, engage in positive interactions and promote social skills in children Follow recommended conflict resolution strategies Make non-emotional decisions during conflict resolution Exhibit regular attendance, as demonstrated by not more than an average of one day per month absent unless on a protected statutory leave Be punctual and present for all required duties Minimum Qualifications: There is a minimum requirement of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years experience or previous training with children in a similar program required. The assistant must be able to work independently with minimum direction. The employee must possess good organizational skills and good command of the English language. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed and a genuine interest in and ability to relate to students is expected. Ability to perform significant reaching, bending, stooping, crouching and lifting 50 pounds is expected. Must have access to reliable transportation, and consistent attendance is required. Applicants must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, and/or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to equity and strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population. Qualifications specific to personnel working in behavior programs: Must have the ability to use de-escalating strategies with children, including physical restraint where appropriate. Must have the ability to remain calm and make non-emotional decisions in trying circumstances. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to: talk, hear, walk frequently, sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hand dexterity for computer work, handle items, reach with hand and arms, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds and see close and at a distance, have peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Workloads are heavy and timelines may be unreasonably short at times. Requests and issues are often received which require immediate attention and conflict with other priorities. Terms of Employment Salary, benefits, and vacation are established by policy and the collective bargaining agreement.

Description: To assist the designated teacher and cooperate in a supportive role carrying out developmentally appropriate activities. To work cooperatively with staff, parents, and volunteers to carry out the responsibilities and duties of the center in order to meet the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of Head Start children and families. Provide services to the designated teacher, which have been identified as accommodations, in the classroom, home visits, meetings, and office time. Essential Job Responsibilities Classroom Activity o Assist teacher in Developing and utilizing creative curriculum plans, which reflect mandated elements and components, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of Head Start children. o Assist teacher in establishing weekly lesson plans that promote individual and group educational plans and include other Head start components. o Assist teacher in ensuring that classroom all performance standards within the education component are met and carried out according to Head Start and The Children's Learning Center program philosophy, policies and procedures. o Prepare classroom materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans; create and change learning centers as requested by teacher. o Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals, and effective transitions between activities. Ensure that all classroom activities are carried out on a daily basis. o Assist teacher in encouraging experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making; ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully to the answers. o Assist in monitoring environment (indoor/outdoor) for the activities of the day, taking steps to address deficiencies as they relate to designated teacher's capabilities. o Observe and record behaviors of children and relay information to the teacher regarding the identification of each child's strengths and areas to grow. o Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe and healthy environment and share the responsibility of maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the classroom to include but not limited to janitorial duties as assigned by teacher such as sterilization of toys, sweeping and mopping of floors in bathroom and classrooms, cleaning and sterilizing of toilet and sinks. o Assist in involving the children in the preparation and clean-up of nutritious foods and cleanup at mealtime. o Assist with daily personal hygiene of the children such as diapering, feeding, tooth brushing, toileting, hand washing, and resting. o Share the responsibility of providing appropriate care for children with disabilities. o Take responsibility for the children when the teacher is not present. o Provide input to teacher for parent/teacher conferences and staffing's for development and evaluation of individual goals of children and families. o Maintain an approach to guidance within the framework of Head Start and TCLC policy to ensure that children are taught, disciplined, and supervised in a consistent manner. o Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience. Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, families, and culture. Parent Involvement o Communicate regularly with parents, regarding each child's progress. o Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom. o Assist with required parent/teacher conferences and home visits for the purpose of assessment and support, and to share information on classroom progress and educational strategies at school and at home. o Help plan and conduct regular parent meetings with other staff members. o Encourage parents to attend Parent Education and Community Involvement programs available through TCLC and other community agencies. o Encourage parents to participate in curriculum planning and program development. Data, Monitoring, Recording and Tracking o Observe, compare, and monitor behaviors, records and data to determine compliance with prescribed standards. o At the direction of the teacher provide accurate written records, including assessments, IFSP documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal observations, and other required forms. o Assist teacher where needed with various record keeping systems used for data tracking, outcomes and assessments. o At direction of teacher, write memos to staff and parents. o Support Family Service Coordinator in documentation regarding particular concerns with families and children at scheduled staffing's. o Assist teacher in meeting all deadlines for the school and state. General Staff Responsibilities o Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporting Policy. o Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family information. o Maintain objectives and professional standards. o Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties. o Familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of the center. o Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community. o Communicate effectively with staff and volunteers. o Maintain positive communication with parents. o Encourage parents to attend monthly parent meetings and activities. o Staff are required to attend open house, winter festival, and one or more parent nights. TCLC reserves the right to change this according to the needs of the school. o Attend meetings, trainings and appropriate professional development activities as assigned to improve self-skills and education. Attend and earn 20 hours of professional development each year. o Attend monthly parent meetings and center activities, contributing relevant information to your component area. o Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services. o Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner. o Delegate and assign tasks as described in the job descriptions and center policies. o Keep current and accurate records. o Perform any other work-related duties as requested by your supervisor. o Utilize the teacher, other staff, and resource library for technical assistance. o Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations as designated by policies and procedures. o Assist team members, parents, and volunteers in maintaining an orderly, safe, and attractive center. o Assure general maintenance and security of facility and assist with inventory of equipment and supplies. o Know and comply with certification rules of Head Start, DELC, and TCLC. o Staff can be asked at any point to switch rooms, teams, shifts or programs to accommodate the needs of the school, children, and families. o Staff can be asked at any point to cover in different rooms or shifts to accommodate the needs of the school. Requirements: Required Qualifications o DALE, CDA or equivalent experiance o Employment is conditional pending immediate and continued enrollment in Child Care Division - Criminal History Registry. o Employment is conditional pending current physical examination and TB screening documentation upon hire. Preferred Requirements o Previous Head Start and/or Early Head Start experience. o Previous experience in pre-school classroom (1 year). o Home Visit experience o Bilingual English and knowledge of Spanish. Other Requirements o Project a professional work image in both dress and manner. o Ability to effectively use a positive approach with staff and low-income and/or high-risk families. o Ability to function effectively in cross-cultural situations. o Ability to understand and practice warmth, empathy, and genuineness with others. o Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families. o Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. o Instructs others in a classroom setting. o Ability to drive a private or center vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license and personal automobile. o Reliable transportation. o Within 30 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified and have a current Food Handler's Card. o Comprehend, analyze, and make inferences and references from written material. o Produce written documentation with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar. Physical/Mental Abilities and Processes Requirements o Frequent significant decisions to assure developmental progress of children. o Demonstrated ability to supervise pre-school children and ensure a safe learning environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips. This includes the physical ability to move quickly in order to respond to children who are very active and may need restraint or redirection in order to insure their safety or the safety of others in the environment. o Ability to work collaboratively with staff to provide services that allows the designated teacher to perform their job function satisfactorily. o Sit in a child-sized chair, daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children's needs. o Work with children requiring the ability to walk or run quickly; walk over rough or uneven ground, and exposure to weather etc. o Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects or children weighing up to 50 lbs. o Set up a classroom, which requires moving of tables, chairs, shelves etc. o Maintain the safety of the environment and children through visual, auditory and smelling senses. o Perform occasional cleaning of classroom, which may require the use of broom, mop, and carpet sweeper, cleaning fluids and sanitizing agents

Oregon Family School is looking for substitute teachers and substitute educational assistants for our public charter school. We serve students from kindergarten through high school. We are looking for on call substitutes Tuesday - Thursday for our onsite classes. Preferred qualifications are: Technology savvy to oversee students Strong positive communication skills Great team collaboration skills Willingness to travel to our different campuses. We have campuses in Bend, Redmond and La Pine. Knowledge about Dyslexia and Executive Functioning Experience with home-based education is a plus Required qualifications are: Substitute teachers must have the ability to be registered or licensed with TSPC. Substitute educational assistants will need to complete a background check. Please check out our website ************************** to learn more about our school to see if you are a good fit. Our school is dependent on positive and engaging staff to develop and maintain strong supportive relationships with our parents and their students. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $30/hour for Substitute Teacher $16.25/hour for Educational Assistant

Full-time Description About the Job: MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is recruiting an Early Childcare Teacher & Home Visitor to join their team in Bend, Oregon. This is your chance to be a part of something bigger and help shape the future of this vibrant community. Why you want to join us: You believe that every child deserves the best start possible. You believe that parenting is hard even in the best circumstances. You care about children who have experienced trauma and want to work to support vulnerable families to succeed. You enjoy working with children in a trauma informed workplace and a therapeutic classroom environment. You are motivated to engage with families and offer resources so that families are supported in nurturing their child's emotional, physical, and intellectual development. About MountainStar Family Relief Nursery: MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is a local non-profit that has been in Central Oregon for 20 plus years. We are a strength-based child abuse and neglect prevention program to support families with children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. We provide high quality trauma informed care and services for children and families experiencing high stress. Services include a therapeutic classroom emphasizing social-emotional development, home visits, parenting classes and other full wrap around services. Our values are: 1. Caring - welcoming, trauma-informed, non-judgmental, family-focused, compassionate, honest, and fun. 2. Collaborative -engaged with clients, supporters, program partners, and communities. 3. Excellence - committed to quality programs, current research, continuous learning, and robust evaluation. 4. Inclusive - seek out and value diverse perspectives, understand and address systemic barriers equitably. What's in it for you: MountainStar offers comprehensive compensation and benefit package that includes 100% employer paid medical, vision, prescription, & dental (premium value of $772 monthly), Simple IRA Retirement Plan match up to 3%, vacation & sick pay accrued semi-monthly, 11 paid holidays, Oregon Paid Leave covered in full (employee cost covered by MtStar), Wellness Reimbursement Program, and a Short-Term Disability Plan. MountainStar offers a professional, agile workplace with its primary goal being a workplace of choice. MountainStar offers excellent leadership that works hard to align strategies with the company's mission statement, core values, empower employees' autonomy, provide trauma informed workplaces, a culture of transparency, wellness days, learning and development opportunities. MountainStar was ranked the 100 best nonprofits to work for in 2022 and 2023, based on the survey responses of MountainStar's employees and their work experience. About the environment: Wellness days and Team Appreciation days Growth opportunities Culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion Engaging work with purpose About the Role: The Infant/Toddler Interventionist “Early Childhood Teacher & Home Visitor” at MountainStar will work with children ages 6 weeks-3 years old and their families to provide a safe, therapeutic classroom, respite space and engage with parents to improve the child-parent relationship. • Plan, organize, and facilitate a therapeutic classroom for up to 8 young children as part of a teaching team. • Case load of 8-12 families including home visits and phone contact. • Consistent, strength-based home visits with families. • Referral assistance and crises support. • Parent coaching, goal setting and facilitating positive parent-child interaction. • Culturally competent relationship/rapport building with parents. • Maintain records including daily observations, home visit records, family, and child assessments. • Serve USDA meals following guidelines and record keeping. • Scheduled driving routes (no CDL required) in various weather conditions with company minivan/SUV. • Support other classroom activities - at times outside of regular hours. • Other duties as assigned. Requirements Preferred Qualifications: • Bilingual English/Spanish including reading, writing, and speaking effectively in both languages. • BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or a related field with infant/toddler or preschool teaching experience. Bachelors in progress, AA/AS or comparable Oregon Registry level Step 6 considered. What You're Skilled At: • Ability to relate sensitively and non-judgmentally with at-risk children and families. • Experience in social service setting, knowledge of community resources. • Basic knowledge and openness to learn about child abuse and neglect. • Ability to learn how to recognize and record behaviors. • Excellent computer skills including email, Excel, Word, and web-based databases. • Effective communication skills including rapport building, report writing, conflict de-escalation and resolution. • Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality while providing services. • Cultural competence, and personal understanding and implementation of tenets of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). • Good judgment and maturity to function in crises. • Work independently and as a team member. • Ability to multitask and prioritize. • Ability to be flexible and take on multiple responsibilities. Physical Demands, Background, Driving and Training Requirements: • May work outdoors intermittently with exposure to typical Oregon weather. There may be frequent interruptions, working alone, evening or weekend work, working long hours. Working in a close environment with active children. • Must be able to pick up and carry 40 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel and stand for long lengths of time. In addition, staff must be able to get up and down from playing on the floor with children. • Ability to pass a background check. • Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation. • Clean driving record to drive company vehicles. • Oregon Registry Online (ORO) Step 6 or able to achieve in 6-12 months of hire date • Within 60 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR and First aid Certified, have a current food handlers' card, and show proof of completing “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect,” “Childcare Health & Safety,” “Safe Sleep,” and “Prevention is Better than Treatment” courses as required by Oregon Office of Childcare. Salary Range + Benefits: This is a full-time, 36 hours per week position Monday through Friday, starting at $21.27 per hour depending on experience. Wage differential with bilingual status, previous experience, and education level, plus benefits. To protect confidentiality at MtStar, there is a standard procedure requiring at least a 2-year separation between being a program participant and serving as a staff member or volunteer within the organization. All staff and volunteer roles are at the discretion of MountainStar. All positions at MountainStar are contingent upon the availability of funding. Equal Employment Opportunity: MountainStar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation. Salary Description $21.27+ an hour; 36 Hours a week, Mon-Fri

Primary Purpose The Math Tutor is responsible for the support of academic success of the Adult Basic Skills students. Provide personalized attention and offer own pace learning to enrolled students. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Provide in-person learning support in mathematics. Tutor students in math. Consult with student's instructors, when necessary, to become familiar with the curriculum to be supported. Perform other essential functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Minimum Requirements Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience: Grade of B+ or better in a college level math course. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with College curriculum in subject to tutor. Previous customer service experience.

Are you looking for experience but can't do full-time? Are you passionate about helping children and families? Do you want to help Central Oregon children get the very best start in life? Then apply for the Early Head Start Substitute Assistant Teacher now! Location: Redmond Compensation: $25.66/hour (plus .50 for Bilingual Spanish) Hours: On-Call - hours not guaranteed Benefits: Accrued paid sick time, Employee Assistance Program, self-funded retirement account options Deadline: Open until position is filled NeighborImpact's Early Head Start Overview NeighborImpact's Early Head Start program provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to families with children from birth to age three, as well as pregnant women. Early Head Start aims to foster school readiness and social competence, ensuring children and families receive the necessary resources and support during the critical early years. Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities: The primary function of this position is to substitute and fill in for staff that are out and will be responsible for collaborating with the Early Head Start teaching team to support student's learning and healthy development. This position will help foster a safe and engaging learning classroom environment, under the direction of the Teacher Advocate, and is responsible for leading the Early Head Start classroom when the Teacher is on break or out, as well as developing and leading various gross motor and small group activities each day. Typically, notifications for substitute assignments are made on the morning of the scheduled day. Advance notice is given, when possible. Effective communication is essential for this role. Requirements Educational requirements: Associate degree or higher with a minimum of 12 ECE credits or equivalent OR Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which is equivalent to Step 7 on the Oregon Registry Diploma and transcripts are required to be submitted for review to validate degree in Early Childhood Education/Related field and to verify ECE/Related coursework Competency with Microsoft applications required Bilingual English/Spanish preferred 6 months experience in an infant/toddler setting preferred Head Start parent or past parent preferred Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children's needs required. This position is rated as active and occasionally requires the individual to lift 50 pounds Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment: Proof of current auto insurance. Must provide current liability insurance Food Handler's Card Current enrollment in the OR Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry (CBR) Within 60 days of hire, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification Access to reliable transportation Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed Must be able to ride a school bus with children for assigned periods of time Must have an initial health examination, and a periodic re-examination (as recommended by health care provider) so as to assure that employees do not because of communicable diseases, pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation. Salary Description $25.66/hour (plus .50 for Bilingual Spanish)

LIVE | PLAY | TEACH We are pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for a licensed In-Home Student Tutor positions on our team for all grades and buildings. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team that supports the efforts of making success possible for all Redmond students. Redmond School District serves more than 7,000 students from Redmond, Alfalfa, Crooked River Ranch, Eagle Crest, Terrebonne and Tumalo. The District operates seven K-5 elementary schools, one specialized learning center, two middle schools, and two comprehensive high schools. Learn more about Redmond School District online at *********************** To top it all off - Redmond is a phenomenal community ************************** that strongly supports their school district. Redmond School District is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its educational and employment activities. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, or age in its programs and activities. JOB SUMMARY The Licensed In-Home Tutor provides educational instruction at specific grade levels, in assigned subjects, to students approved for tutorial instruction. A full job description including minimum qualifications may be viewed at the following website address - ************************************************************************************************

Job DescriptionDescription: Staff person will help cover gaps to help the organization remain in ratios or help support a particular classroom with extra hands. The staff person will be moved as deemed necessary for for the program. This is a part-time position and schedule will vary based based on program needs. Requirements: Ability to work in all age groups.

Primary Purpose Support academic success of college students. Provide personalized attention and offer own pace learning to enrolled students within the College district. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Be in Math Tutoring ready to tutor during scheduled hours each week. Follow the policies of the COCC Tutoring and Testing department governing tutors. Follow the CRLA Tutor Code of Ethics.. Tutor COCC students in mathematics to support instruction Complete 10 hours of College Reading & Learning Association Tutor training within the first year of employment (paid time). Become familiar with Math faculty assignments for specific courses supporting Other duties as required. Minimum Requirements High School diploma or equivalent Grade of B+ or better in the courses you tutor. Faculty recommendations or unofficial transcripts proving subject competence. Complete a minimum of 10 hours of College Reading & Learning Association Tutor Training within the first year of employment (paid time). Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with College curriculum in subject to tutor. Previous customer service experience.

LIVE | PLAY | TEACH We are pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for Licensed Student Tutor positions on our team for all grades and buildings. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team that supports the efforts of making success possible for all Redmond students. Redmond School District serves more than 7,000 students from Redmond, Alfalfa, Crooked River Ranch, Eagle Crest, Terrebonne and Tumalo. The District currently operates one Early Learning Center, five 1st-5th grade elementary schools, one K-8 and one K-5 community school, two middle schools, one charter school, one educational center and two comprehensive high schools. Its mission is to ensure rigorous and relevant instruction which leads to mastery and the development of productive citizens. Learn more about Redmond School District online at ********************** To top it all off - Redmond is a phenomenal community ************************** that strongly supports their school district. JOB SUMMARY The Licensed Tutor provides educational instruction at specific grade levels, in assigned subjects, to students approved for tutorial instruction. A full job description including minimum qualifications may be viewed at the following website address - ************************************************************************************************

Job DescriptionDescription: About the Job: The classroom aid shall assist teaching staff in carrying out various duties in the classroom as assigned in accordance with Relief Nursery Standards, day care licensing regulations, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other applicable standards. Responsible for maintaining therapeutic classroom environment. Why you want to join us: You believe that every child deserves the best start possible. You believe that parenting is hard even in the best circumstances. You care about children who have experienced trauma and want to work to support vulnerable families to succeed. You enjoy working with children in a trauma informed workplace and a therapeutic classroom environment. You are motivated to engage with families and offer resources so that families are supported in nurturing their child's emotional, physical, and intellectual development. About MountainStar Family Relief Nursery: MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is a local non-profit that has been in Central Oregon for 20 plus years. We are a strength-based child abuse and neglect prevention program to support families with children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. We provide high quality trauma informed care and services for children and families experiencing high stress. Services include a therapeutic classroom emphasizing social-emotional development, home visits, parenting classes and other full wrap around services. Our values are: 1. Caring - welcoming, trauma-informed, non-judgmental, family-focused, compassionate, honest, and fun. 2. Collaborative -engaged with clients, supporters, program partners, and communities. 3. Excellence - committed to quality programs, current research, continuous learning, and robust evaluation. 4. Inclusive - seek out and value diverse perspectives, understand and address systemic barriers equitably. What's in it for you: MountainStar offers comprehensive compensation and benefit package that includes 100% employer paid medical, vision, prescription, & dental (premium value of $772 monthly), Simple IRA Retirement Plan match up to 3%, vacation & sick pay accrued semi-monthly, 11 paid holidays, Oregon Paid Leave covered in full (employee cost covered by MtStar), Wellness Reimbursement Program, and a Short-Term Disability Plan. MountainStar offers a professional, agile workplace with its primary goal being a workplace of choice. MountainStar offers excellent leadership that works hard to align strategies with the company's mission statement, core values, empower employees' autonomy, provide trauma informed workplaces, a culture of transparency, wellness days, learning and development opportunities. MountainStar was ranked the 100 best nonprofits to work for in 2022 and 2023, based on the survey responses of MountainStar's employees and their work experience. About the environment: Wellness days and Team Appreciation days Growth opportunities Culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion Engaging work with purpose Wellness Days & Team Appreciation Days Professional growth opportunities Continuing Education Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives Engaging, purposeful, values-based work Meaningful connections Work/life balance Focus on well-being & health Positive, supportive work culture About the Role: • Maintains a safe, therapeutic, attractive, comfortable, and well-designed environment. • Assists the teacher in implementing therapeutic child directed, healthy, and safe activities that are developmentally and age appropriate. • Assists the teacher in implementing a (dual if possible) language classroom by supporting a language rich environment. • Coordinates with other staff and volunteers in implementing daily therapeutic activities in the classroom. • Assists the teacher with record keeping as assigned. • Contributes to team effort by communicating positively with staff, volunteers, parents, and children who participate in the program. • Maintains confidence and protects agency operations by keeping information confidential. • Assists with custodial duties of the classroom. • Assists with classroom and playground supervision while incorporating positive guidance techniques. • Continually apply safety practices in all facets of the performance of duties. • Attending appropriate training, bi-monthly staff meetings, team meetings and conducts Reflective Supervision with assigned supervisor. • Fosters an understanding of the Relief Nursery, its mission, goals, objectives, and program services. · Conducting enrollment procedures and identifying and addressing immediate needs. · Gathering child and parent mental health and development screenings. · Riding or driving bus/van to assist in transportation of children/families to and from program events or the therapeutic classroom. Requirements: Required Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED AND Preschool Child Development Associate certificate within twelve months AND 12 months of qualified teaching experience in a certified child care center or comparable group care program in the care of preschool age children. Ability to relate positively to children and adults. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to work and relate positively with children and adults. Consistent attendance is essential for both the smooth operation of our programs as well as fostering a sense of stability for the children and families we serve. Physical Demands, Background, Driving and Training Requirements: May work outdoors intermittently with exposure to typical Oregon weather. There may be frequent interruptions, working alone, evening or weekend work, working long hours. Working in a close environment with active children. Must be able to pick up and carry 40 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel and stand for long lengths of time. In addition, staff must be able to get up and down from playing on the floor with children. Ability to pass a background check. Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation. Clean driving record to drive company vehicles. Within 60 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR and First aid Certified, have a current food handlers' card, and show proof of completing “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect,” “Childcare Health & Safety,” “Safe Sleep,” and “Prevention is Better than Treatment” courses as required by Oregon Office of Childcare. Schedule Expectations: This is a part-time, 32 hour per week position, Monday - Thursday. Starting rate at $19.17/hour with wage differential depending on experience and if bilingual, plus benefits. All positions at MountainStar Family Relief Nursery are contingent upon the availability of funding. Equal Employment Opportunity: MountainStar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Primary Purpose The Instructional Assistant will serve as an Instructional and Lab Assistant; and assist the primary course instructor in the education of students using state-approved criteria to teach, select, and conduct hands-on learning experiences appropriate for meeting objectives for the classroom. Under the direction of and providing support to faculty by preparing classroom materials, facilitating student communication, and observing student performance and testing. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Prepare classroom environments virtually and in-person for instruction by assembling necessary resources. Assist faculty with demonstrations, observation, and evaluation of student essential skills performance. Maintain records of activities undertaken in the classroom which may include typing forms, inputting data, or otherwise retaining information regarding students and their progress in meeting instructional goals as well as update content on learning management system. Reinforce knowledge and skills introduced by the course faculty. Assist with student and workforce communication. Support department faculty with copying class materials, stapling, and hole-punching; sort papers and/or supplies as well as update electronic newsletter and learning management system. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Candidate must have a background in either Traditional Health Work and/or in the health care setting. One year of experience in a health care or community based organization.