Please note: We are hiring for multiple vacancies and applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Job Summary Substitutes for a regular staff in the classroom or kitchen. Essential Duties Assists in carrying out classroom schedule and daily routines as established by the regular classroom staff. Assists in implementing a planned classroom curriculum. Takes direction from the assigned teacher or other classroom staff. Assists in preparing activities, maintaining supplies, and equipment. Assists with cleaning and maintenance as required by the site. Uses developmentally appropriate and positive guidance with children, and follows the program Child Guidance Policy. Prepares food for meals in a safe and sanitary environment following local and CACFP regulations. Helps with setting up the meals in the classroom and with meal clean up. Minimum and Desired Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Ability to carry out oral and written directions, read, write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described Preferred Qualifications Experience working with young children Bilingual skills in English and another language that meets program and/or community needs Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Additional Qualifications Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation, must be obtained within 30 days of hire date: TB screening Health appraisal Complete required Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) licensing within 30 days of hire Must possess or obtain current Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire Must possess or obtain Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation, sick and personal leave; medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; optional short-term disability insurance optional life, optional AD&D; retirement through Oregon PERS, including generous employer contributions; tuition waiver plan and access to professional training and development; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
