POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

                                                      2020 - 2021 SCHOOL YEAR

 

DATE:                      DECEMBER 1, 2020

TO:                          ALL DISTRICT PERSONNEL

FROM:                     CANDY WALLACE, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

RE:                          JOB OPENING – CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - NORTH POWELLHURST

 

This position closes at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

 

CHILD CARE SPECIALIST

 

Schedule:                8 hours per day / 9 months per year / 193 Days per year

Class:                      9, starts at $16.25 per hour

Starting Date:          Pending school opening

 

POSITION PURPOSE

 

To be responsible for the general supervision and management of infants, toddlers, or preschool age children and to assist the Director in providing a quality program that responds to the community's need for child care, prepares young children for school, and facilitates an in-school career experience for high school students.

 

NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Conduct observations documenting children’s strengths and areas for growth and assess child’s academic learning and/or skills for the purpose of feedback to parents, regarding the child’s progress, expectations and goals
• Provide, plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom curriculum and environment
• Promote and encourage parent involvement
• Manage child behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment (PBIS)
• Collaborate with assistant to deliver daily curriculum
• Enforce school rules and Administrative Regulations and Board Policies
• Increase knowledge in their child’s growth and development, through communication and conferences.
• Assess child’s academic learning and/or skills for the purpose of feedback to parents, regarding the child’s progress, expectations and goals
• Implement an Individual education plan for children
• Preform other duties, as assigned, such as portfolios {scrapbooks} for each child, graduation at the end of the year and working over my regular daily hours when needed or asked.
• Conduct two home visits a year and two parent teacher conferences
• Maintain and update confidential records
• Responsible for continuing education classes to maintain qualifications for position
• Attend all required meetings
• Performs other duties, as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education/Child Development/Early Intervention preferred
• Have knowledge and understanding of the growth and development of preschool children
• Step 3 or higher of the Oregon Registry and one of the following required:
  • Preschool CDA credential; OR
  • Must obtain a CDA within two years of date of hire
• A valid First Aid card and Pediatric CPR required as well as a valid Food Handlers Card

 

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

• Moderate degree of physical stamina with frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping and kneeling.
• Able to move freely to various locations within a classroom to provide assistance.
• Exposure to noise and activity of a classroom setting.
• Ability to provide for the identified physical needs of children, such as toilet assistance, feeding, therapy, and other related needs.

 

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.

 

Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual candidate preferred.

  

Apply at: https://daviddouglas.schoolrecruiter.net

  

This position closes at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

 

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check.  David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted.  The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.