Teacher Assistant in Lincoln City , Oregon at Samaritan Health Services

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Samaritan Health Services
Lincoln City , Oregon, 97367, United States
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Job Description

  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Supports the Head Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages six (6) weeks through eight (8) years. Helps implement curriculum, maintain classroom routines, and prioritize child wellbeing. Complies with Oregon Department of Early Learning & Care (DELC) requirements. When the Head Teacher is absent, assumes full responsibility for leading the classroom, including guiding floating Teachers or other support staff to maintain safety, learning, and continuity of care. Follows all Samaritan Early Learning Center Policies and Procedures and demonstrate Samaritan PRIDE values.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • The Samaritan Early Learning Center creates fun learning experiences for infants, toddlers and children up to eight (8) years with activities that reflect their developmental stage. It has served the children and families of Lincoln City and north Lincoln County for the past three decades. In 2015, Samaritan Early Learning Center’s commitment to quality was recognized with a five-star rating, the highest quality rating possible from Oregon’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). To date, it is the only QRIS top-rated infant/toddler preschool program in Lincoln County.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Eighteen (18) years of age required.
    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • Current enrollment in the Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD) Central Background Registry (CBR) required.
    • Required within 30 days of hire:
      • Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS).
      • Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN).
      • CCLD approved safe sleep training.
      • Oregon Food Handler’s certification.
    • Required within 90 days of hire:
      • Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED.
      • Foundations for Learning (CCLD approved Child Development Training).
    • If primarily assigned to a Preschool Promise grant funded classroom, then one (1) of the following is required upon hire:
      • Demonstrated competencies as defined by Step 5 in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO), the DELC professional development system for the Child Care Licensing Division, and rules for an Assistant II (for Certified Family Child Care) or Aide II (for Certified Centers Child Care).
      • Have a similar standing as option 6a within the credentialing system for K-12 teachers in Oregon.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
    • Ability to follow curriculum and support instructional activities.
    • Skilled in supervising children and maintaining safety.
    • Ability to guide floating Teachers when acting as classroom lead.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)

      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)

      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)

      Continually
      (67 – 100% of the time)

      CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

      CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds

      CLIMB – LADDER

      CLIMB - SCAFFOLDING

      CLIMB - STAIRS

      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs

      PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

      PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40-60 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs

      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

      WALK - INCLINE

      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

      KNEEL (on knees)

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20-40 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      PULL (0-20 pounds force)

      PULL (20-40 pounds force)

      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

      PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

      REACH - Upward

      BEND FORWARD at waist

      CRAWL (hands & knees)

      FINGER DEXTERITY

      GRASP Hand/Fist

      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

      PINCH Fingers

      REACH - Forward

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

      ROTATE TRUNK Standing

      SIT

      SQUAT Repetitive

      STAND

      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

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