Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
For information about Services for Students with Children, please visit : https://www.pdx.edu/students-with-children/ Little and Baby Vikings are flexible childcare centers for students, staff and faculty of Portland State University.
https://www.pdx.edu/students-with-children/little-vikings
https://www.pdx.edu/students-with-children/baby-vikings

The mission of the Little and Baby Vikings Flexible Child Care Centers is to support students with children and the university community with the means to meet their educational, personal, & professional commitments and demands. This mission is accomplished by providing quality affordable, accessible, safe, occasional, and reserved childcare.
Position Summary
The Lead Floating Teacher will support our two on-campus childcare centers for children ages 0 to 12, acting as a go-to person for child supervision, curriculum planning, maintaining the classroom schedule, and ensuring that student employees working alongside take required breaks and follow childcare licensing protocols. This is a temporary, full-time position. Working hours are generally 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday. Pay is $16.71 per hour. Start date is immediately/as soon as possible. This temporary position may shift to a regular, full-time position, pending budget approval.

The job duties include:
• Plan and implement age appropriate activities; act as a classroom lead for staff questions, parent
communication, and classroom operations.
• Be responsible for and supervise a small group of children: infant, toddler and/or school age.
• Supervise the activities of student employees assigned to the classroom.
• Maintain daily classroom schedule including outside time, meals, naps, and scheduled breaks for monthly evacuation drills.
• Assisting children with hygiene including diapering and toilet use.
• Keeping areas clean and maintained according to Oregon State Childcare standards.
• Supervise children at all times while providing a positive and emotionally supportive environment.
• Maintain positive relationships with children, guardians and childcare staff.
• Complete 15 clock hours of childcare related training per year.
• Complete paperwork, trainings, and all other duties as assigned by Director or Assistant Director.
• Act as "substitute director" for both childcare centers, as needed, with training, including assisting with emergency drills.
• Train and supervise student employees.
• Check in with the Director weekly or as needed.

Minimum Qualifications from Classification
* An Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a recognized program; OR
* A Child Development Associate ( CDA ) credential; OR
* A minimum of twenty semester hours (thirty quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; AND one year of experience in a certified day care center or comparable group care program; OR
* Two years of experience, including at least one year as a teacher, in a certified day care center or comparable group child care program.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position

• 20 credit hours education or related field or at least 1 year of experience in a licensed child care facility or school; designated as a "Teacher" through Oregon Learning Division's licensing standards.
• Current CPR , First Aid, and Food Handler's certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Training for Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Possess or obtain clearance through the Oregon Criminal History Registry
• Be able to lift 40 pounds, kneel, bend, stoop, and sit on the floor in order to work at a child's level.
• Enjoy working as a team member, being reliable, self-motivated and an independent worker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with staff supervision

Key Cultural Competencies

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours Usually 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting salary rate for this position will be between $16.71 per hour.

This position is not eligible for benefits

Application Instructions

Additional Information Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.
Background Check Required Yes If you have questions
Please email sswc@pdx.edu

Search Details

Posting Close Date Application screening begins 01/24/2024