What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Aide position at Family Building Blocks?
Join our Rock Star Team at Family Building Blocks!
Family Building Blocks in Independence, OR is seeking a Part-Time (20 hours per week) Classroom Aide! Are you looking for a job that gives back to the community? Do you have experience working with young children in a childcare environment?
As a Classroom Aide, you will get to work with young children, supporting them in the classroom and assisting the teaching team! This job will support where needed to ensure a safe and supportive climate for children to grow and learn!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Classroom Support:
- Provide classroom breaks and step in as a support teacher as needed.
- Assist in maintaining a structured yet flexible schedule to meet children's needs.
- Encourage exploration, cooperation, and positive socialization among children.
- Use positive child guidance techniques and effective supervision strategies.
- Prepare and organize classroom materials to support learning.
Bus Support & Transportation:
- Act as a bus monitor to ensure the safe transportation of children.
- Greet children and families, exchange relevant program and family information, and observe the health and well-being of each child.
- Ensure all passengers wear seat belts or are secured in age-appropriate car seats.
- Ensure that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult from the authorized list.
- Follow all procedures to prevent a child from being left behind on the bus.
- Conduct pre- and post-trip checklists and driver safety checks.
- Assist the Bus Driver with bus-related duties as needed.
- Act as a backup bus driver when necessary.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom and bus environment.
- Assist with meal service, cleanup, and laundry as needed.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development.
- Support volunteers and student interns in classroom activities.
- Provide childcare support for parent involvement activities.
What we offer:
- Starting at $16.41-$17.40 per hour DOE plus and extra $0.50 per hour for bilingual English/Spanish differential pay
- Generous paid time off
- Volunteer paid time off
- Personal hours paid time off
- Inclement weather paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Discounted cell phone plans
- Prorated Medical and Dental insurance with buy-up options
- Employer-paid basic group life insurance
- Discounted fitness center/gym memberships included with medical plan
- Alternative care supplemental benefits included with medical plan
Why work at Family Building Blocks?
Family Building Blocks is a non-profit organization that serves children and families with the mission to keep children safe and families together. Our values reflect the services we provide and the culture we embrace for our staff. Our Rock Star employees are the most valuable asset we have and we appreciate their hard work and dedication. Our employees enjoy working and thriving in a positive and collaborative work environment that fosters professional growth, inclusiveness and diversity.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working in a childcare environment or comparable care program, in the care of infant and/or toddlers/preschool age children.
- Ability to pass drug screen and background check
- Oregon driver's license and acceptable driving record
Salary : $16 - $17