Teacher's Aide/Food Prep Part Time

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position serves to support the therapeutic early childhood classroom and Parent Education classes through duties such as meal preparation, classroom assistance and driving. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work effectively with team members as well as with children. This is a part-time position working about 20-24 hours per week.

Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is beneficial if you are even considering working with children in the State of Oregon, since it will be required before you can start a position. Enrollment is free and it is recommended that you start now as the process can take time. Start enrollment online at: oregonearlylearning.com

RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Apply principles of diversity, equity, and racial justice for all families

● Assist Relief Nursery Staff as needed including tasks such as assistance with child guidance and set up and clean-up of classroom

● Menu plan adhering to USDA guidelines, providing detailed menus for each age group to include item and quantity

● Purchase food weekly staying within budget guidelines for the Relief Nursery classrooms and ongoing Parent education classes

● Preparing food for classroom and parent education classes, adhering to USDA guidelines, and dietary restrictions for individual children

● Packaging and deliver food to Newberg weekly.

● Assist with the transportation of children as needed

● Assist in documenting classroom notes and progress and maintaining daily attendance, status reports, USDA meal counts and all required tracking and reporting forms.

● Provide a calm demeanor in crisis situations

● Maintain open, positive communication and promote individual/group problem solving skills with children, families, co-workers and the community

● Model and encourage direct, professional communication among staff members and facilitate development of a positive staff support network

● Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, and non-verbal

● Ability to work effectively with data and computers systems, work independently, and work closely as a team member

● Ability to adapt, work effectively under pressure, and work with children who have a variety of stresses/challenges

● Ability to work with parents and their children in a warm, calming, respectful, encouraging and patient manner

● Must be able to work in a multicultural setting

● Requires strict adherence of HIPAA standards in the office workspace to ensure client confidentiality

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or another related field is preferred.
•  Ability to attain an Oregon Food Handler’s card

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• A current clearance from the Central Background Registry.
• Ability to obtain current CPR card, Oregon Food Handler’s Card, Annual Mandatory Reporter/Child Abuse, and Neglect training.
• Must have a current driver’s license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle.

The Perks:  We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance.  Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year.  Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year.  A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements.  Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.