ECE Infant and Toddler Instructional Aide

Join the Adelante Mujeres team and become part of an organization providing award-winning programming and holistic services to more than 22000 people across Oregon each year. Adelante Mujeres means women rise up and the people in our programs are doing just that. With your help we can build the next generation of Latine leaders. Located in Forest Grove Oregon and founded in 2002 Adelante Mujeres is known for innovative responses to community concerns.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As part of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Team the Infant Toddler Instructional Aide is responsible for developing strong nurturing relationships with children assisting the teachers in implementing culturally appropriate learning experiences that advance the development of preschool children. The Instructional Aide will work in partnership with teachers parents and the ECE Manager to implement the vision and daily operations of the ECE program and to ensure each childs safety health and development in accordance with each childs needs and abilities. They will comply with Adelante Mujeres and Hillsboro School District policies and procedures as well as Oregon Office of Childcare regulations in childcare centers. The ideal candidate will be inspired by and fully committed to Adelante Mujeres vision and mission and have a history of working with young children.

• Assists teachers in providing a well-managed child-oriented learning environment which is safe healthy interesting attractive and responsive to the social/emotional physical cognitive and language development of each child
• Communicates effectively with other teachers AM staff partners and families to build trust using different communication tools and systems
• Continually applies safety practices in all facets of the performance of duties
• Attend educational workshops and seminars participate in pre-service and in-service to maintain professional certifications
• Contributes to general maintenance of classrooms such as sweeping floors disinfecting toys tables shelves etc. and replenishing supplies

Physical Demands of the Job

• Lift/move children boxes and other items as needed (twist bend reach carry weight think strategically about how to properly move heavy items)
• Sit for extended periods of time working on computer and writing grant reports
• Walk with teachers and children in classroom and on excursions
• Sit in child size chairs and on floor for ½ hour at time as appropriate for child-centered activities
• Crawl or lie on floor or grass as appropriate for child-centered activities
• Move rapidly from extreme positions i.e. sudden standing from floor
• Travel from one site to another to supervise and monitor children and teachers from ECE staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

We recognize that there are multiple expressions of professional readiness. When we review applications we take a comprehensive look at each applicant. Our goal is to assess your unique strengths. The ideal candidate has many of the following skills and experience:

Required:

• A passionate commitment to the goals and mission of Adelante Mujeres including support for education social justice the environment immigrant & BIPOC communities.
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of demonstrated work experience with children ages 0-3 years required (2 years preferred)
• Step 7 in ORO (Oregon Registry Online) or higher OR Infant /Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) Certification

Preferred:

• Language fluency (bilingual) in English and Spanish read write speak
• Prior experience working with low-income Latino families
• Demonstrated ability to implement and enhance curricula
• Training and/or experience working with children with special needs

Additional Requirements:

• Complete Criminal Background Registry enrollment letter for facility number CC503161
• Training and/or education in working with children with special needs
• Current infant & child First Aid/CPR certification (or acquired within 90 days from date of hire)
• Current Oregon Food Handler Card (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire)
• Reliable transportation to arrive to different worksites
• Ability to travel out of town to attend workshops or trainings

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary range: $22.45-$23.65 per hour depending on qualifications.
• Classification Part-time working 30 hours per week
• A Typical classroom shift includes a 6 hour shift between 6:45am to 4:15pm Monday to Friday
• Benefits: health vision dental short-term and long-term disability 401K pension plan life insurance EAP professional development opportunities paid leave of absence paid holidays (12.5 days annually) sick days (up to 9 days annually) vacation per year (up to 20 days years one through five up to 25 days after five years) and sabbatical (1 month at 10 years of employment).
• Opportunity for broad and impactful work with a visionary growing organization.

TO APPLY:

Please complete a job application on our website and be prepared to submit the following material electronically (PDF preferred):

• A one-page cover letter outlining your qualifications experience and interest in the position and Adelante Mujeres
• A resume detailing relevant experience qualifications work history education and accomplishments
• Three professional references may be requested later in the hiring process

We will be contacting applicants whose applications indicate a strong combination of relevant experience and qualifications and skills.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Adelante Mujeres.

Closing date: Open until filled Anticipated start date: Open until filled

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Adelante Mujeres is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex race color religion sexual orientation national origin cultural heritage ancestry political belief age marital status pregnancy perceived pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or any related medical condition physical or mental disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Adelante Mujeres is compliant with the American with Disabilities Act and we are committed to making special accommodations for your interview or work as a member of our team. If specific accommodations are needed please notify and we will work to accommodate your needs.