Early Childhood Assistant

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Early Childhood Assistant Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/726/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply& lJobID=536916& lJobSourceTypeID=831& sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 536916 Work type: Classified Staff Location: Eugene, OR Categories: Child Development Department: Early Childhood CARES Classification: Early Childhood Assistant Appointment Type and Duration: Academic Year (Classified), Ongoing Salary: Position range: $18.06 - $22.84 an hour FTE: 1.0 Review of Applications Begins For full consideration, apply by August 21, 2026. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. Special Instructions to Applicants To ensure consideration please upload a current resume with your online application. Department Summary The Early Childhood CARES program is a department within the College of Education. Early Childhood CARES stands for Early Childhood Coordination Agency for Referrals, Evaluations, and Services. Early Childhood CARES provides Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services to infants, toddlers, and preschool children in Lane County with developmental delays and disabilities. Early Childhood CARES is funded by the Oregon Department of Education and is one of nine programs in Oregon delivering EI/ECSE services across the state. Position Summary The purpose of this position is to assist Early Childhood CARES Specialists in preparing and using appropriate curriculum to promote growth and learning in all developmental areas for children receiving EI/ECSE services. The Early Childhood Assistant will help implement individualized goals and objectives and facilitate integration into community preschools. The Assistant may observe and record specific behavioral data as well as targeted goals and objectives, and communicate with program staff, consultants, related service providers, and parents. This position reports to the EC CARES Classroom Support Coordinator. The Assistant will be working with children birth to school age with disabilities. Physical demands: - Frequent lifting of children. - Sitting on the floor for extended periods of time. - Bending down to the child's level often, following safety measures in bending and lifting. - Performing caregiving activities for children if needed; diapering, toileting, feeding, and arrival/departure routines. Work Conditions: - Frequent exposure to childhood illnesses. Special Requirements: - Position is subject to background checks, including criminal record checks and fingerprinting. - Current enrollment in the Oregon Employment Department Child Care Division Central Background Registry is required for employment. Minimum Requirements - A minimum of twenty semester hours (thirty quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Special Education; OR - A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; OR - One year of full-time experience in a certified day care center or comparable child care program. Professional Competencies - Knowledge and understanding of a variety of strategies (e.g. activity-based instruction, positive behavior supports, discrete trial) to implement appropriate interventions within classroom activities and daily routines with guidance and direction from a supervisor. - Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team. - Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. - Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality; comply with HIPAA and FERPA privacy and security rules. Preferred Qualifi...