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Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Position Description 2025-26

General Description

The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher is a regular, hourly position providing assistance to the lead teacher. Work for this position takes place when school is in session. The position will be either a morning shift (7:45 AM to 3:00) or a late morning/afternoon shift (10:30 AM-3:45 PM) for the school year 2025-26.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists lead teacher as directed
• Cleans up after morning snack
• Sets up rest time
• Monitors children during play time and rest time.
• Helps to provide breaks for other assistants as needed
• Cleans and straightens the classroom at the end of the school day (if afternoon)
• Restocks food items in classrooms
• Makes appropriate use of space, equipment, and material storage
• Facilitates dismissal of students to caregivers (if afternoon)
• Records and reports student incidents to lead teacher
• Documents time worked each day
• Respects the confidentiality and use of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other school operations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Two years experience working with children in a group setting
• An understanding of Waldorf early childhood education is preferred
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Must pass a criminal history check
• Must have CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
• Must complete compliance training for all Oregon Early Learning Division Licensed Program requirements

Wage: $26 per hour 

To apply for this position: send a letter of interest and resume to Meghan Keener, Human Resources Manager, at mkeener@cedarwoodschool.org.

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