Child Development Center (CDC) Assistant I - 8 hrs - North Medford High School

Medford School District, 549C•Medford, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Child Development Center Leader, school administrator, or designee, the CDC Assistant II works with all personnel (including paid staff, volunteers, foster grandparents, etc.) and all students in the Child Development Center to ensure that the well-being and safety of the environment are maintained. The CDC Assistant II works closely with the CDC Leader in the daily operations and maintenance of the CDC Center. Additionally, the CDC Assistant II is responsible for documenting information on children and high school parents and serves as the person in charge when the CDC Leader is unavailable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; at least two years of teaching experience with at least one year as a teacher in a certified daycare center or equivalent combination of education and/or experience and at least 18 years of age.
Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, state agencies, community members, and students.
Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English.
The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, administrators, students, and school staff.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail.
Utilizes age-appropriate best practices in child development.
Certificates as determined by the District, including valid Oregon Driver's license, Food Handlers Card, Criminal History Registry & Central Background Registry, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificates, Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse Certificate, Health & Safety certificate and ORO Step certificate (Portland State University-Oregon Registry Online).

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Communicates and problem-solves with staff, parents, students, and community members regarding activities and the daily operation of the CDC.
Under the direction of the CDC Leader, ensures compliance with codes and standards of all state and local governing agencies (i.e., Children's Services, Fire & Health departments, and Medford 549c), Student/Staff ratios, and CDC licensing.
Follows District policies, State guidelines and applies rules, regulations, procedures, and policies related to the Office of Child Care certification.
Maintains, records, and documents daily activities as required by Medford School District and the Child Care Division. (i.e., attendance, progress, diaper charts, USDA meals, naps, grading sheets, and substitute locations, etc.), as well as other agencies associated with the CDC Center.
Responsible for regularly checking the facility's interior and exterior for safety and/or health hazards.
Responsible for proper utilization, operation, and maintenance of all department resources.
Responsible for enrolling children in the program.
Oversees and directs the work of high school students assigned to the center.
Plans & implements age-appropriate daily activities/curriculum.
Directs room setup and cleanup.
Develops a testing schedule to assess children and report progress.
Coordinates ASQ, Pre-K Assessments, and other assessment tools and works with CDC Assistant I(s) to administer assessments.
Maintains safe, secure learning and play environment and oversees the care, safety, and well-being of all children at the center.
Supervise and monitor daily care and play activities of infant and preschool children with various special care needs.
Identifies and reports children's behaviors and/or social difficulties and refers to proper staff members or agencies for assistance.
Assists in monitoring student health, administering medications within the scope of district policies, and performing first aid/CPR services.
Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
Complies with all safety and work rules, policies and procedures.
Actively participates in staff meetings, class training & annual safe schools.
Attends work regularly.
Provides support to other positions as needed.
Assumes additional responsibilities as appropriate with little or no supervision.
Completes Early Child Education/Health and Safety training annually.
Maintains Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Checks, stocks, and orders supplies when necessary.
Clerical duties, including message taking and phone calls.
Assists in the leadership of volunteers/teen parents & student assistants.
Directs work and oversees the work of high school students.
All Medford School District employees supervise students and maintain a safe environment.