[POOL] Childcare Aide

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Position Information

Position Title: [POOL] Childcare Aide Department Family Resources Education Center Appointment Type Part-Time Hourly FLSA Non-Exempt Position FTE N/A Location Albany Campus, Albany, OR Salary Grade 10 Salary Rate

$15.57/hr

Job Summary:

This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for "[POOL]" positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If/when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool, and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening.

Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain their active status in the pool.

Independently supervises and cares for children, singly and in small groups, while parents are attending a parent education class nearby.

Essential Duties:

• Supervises and cares for children singly and in small groups. Provides a safe environment for children of varied ages.
• Attends to children's physical needs such as feeding, diapering and hygiene.
• Prepares activities suitable for engaging children of a variety of ages.
• Sets up area prior to class and cleans up afterwards. May include sanitizing toys and materials used by children.
• Works as a team with parent educator and other child care providers to provide a quality family experience for participants. Maintains regular communication with parent educator and parents about child illness, accidents or behavior problems. Communicates with parent educator or supervisor about issues such as facilities or materials.
• Gives advance notice of absences so a substitute can be found.
• Participates in staff training as requested.
• Understands and utilizes mandatory reporter law as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Physical Skills and Abilities:

Position involves light to medium work including walking, standing, stooping, kneeling and carrying and lifting of light to medium weight (10 - 50 pounds). Requires visual acuity and strong arm, hand and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination. Requires speaking and hearing ability sufficient to carry on routine conversations.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a classroom/child care setting with exposure to the typical range of activity experienced in settings with children. Employees are subject to exposure to communicable or infectious diseases.

Education and Experience

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

• Previous work with children in a group setting is preferred.
• Clear criminal background check required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires a basic knowledge of child guidance principles and practices.
• Sufficient communication skills to interact with children, parent educators, and parents.
• Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and work tasks of the position efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to understand the needs and differences of children, infants through pre-teens.
• Ability to provide guidance and use positive discipline in addressing behavior problems.
• Demonstrated ability to design activities appropriate for children of various ages.

Employment Requirement Criminal Background Check - Central Background Registry Applicant Instructions:

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Academic Transcript (if needed to meet minimum qualifications)

If your transcript is issued in a language other than English, please include a translated copy.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran's consideration.

Resources and Tips for Applicants:

• View information about Accessibility in Recruitment and disability accommodations at Linn-Benton Community College at this link.

Special Notes to Applicants:

Compensation Information:

All Part-time Classified employees begin at Step 1 of the salary schedule, corresponding to the position's grade. Placement at a higher step on the salary schedule is not negotiable. Step increases are subject to eligibility, and only take place at the end of the Fiscal Year in July if approved and submitted by the employee's supervisor of record. Hours worked in more than one position or department cannot be combined for step advancement. Part-time Classified employees are paid once monthly, on the last day of the month.

• View the 25/26 Part-Time Classified Salary Schedule at this link.
• Athletic Trainers, Farm Aides, Sign Language Interpreters, Transcribers, and Translators can find individual hourly rate information at the bottom of the Salary Schedule.
• LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency. Eligibility to apply for and receive bilingual pay incentives for Spanish and languages other than English are subject to the provisions of Administrative Rule 6025-06. For more detailed information, please review the LBCC Bilingual Pay Incentive Administrative Policy .

Additionally, please note:

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Terms and conditions of employment are subject to the terms outlined in the LBCC Administrative Rules and Board Policies.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
• Linn-Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at mercerh@linnbenton.edu

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Posting Number: 0601139-NC Posting Date: 07/13/2024 Closing Date:

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • LBCC requires all employees to maintain a primary physical residence within the State of Oregon. Remote work is not available to individuals residing outside Oregon. If you are currently located out-of-state, are you willing to relocate to Oregon before your work assignment begins?

• I am currently a resident of the State of Oregon

• Yes - I am willing to relocate to the State of Oregon if I am offered the position

• No - I am only interested in remote work

• • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for a work visa?

• Yes - I will need future work sponsorship for a work visa

• No - I will not need future work sponsorship for a work visa

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Academic Transcript
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Academic Transcript 2
• Academic Transcript 3
• Veteran Status Documentation