After Care Educator - Early Childhood Education

Starting Wage Range: $20.75/hr. - $26.42/hr.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the classroom planning for the aftercare portion of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program.

Essential Functions:

• Plans and implements daily afternoon program


• Creates and implements daily plans for age-appropriate activities


• Organizes, replenishes and prepares materials and supplies for classroom activities


• Provides scheduled naptimes for all children in full day care


• Plans and prepares afternoon snacks for students


• Observes children's interactions and participation in program activities. Identifies preferences in activities and level of participation.


• Works with staff in classroom, playground and field trip supervision


• Ensures compliance with program policies and procedures


• Maintains a safe environment for children


• Immediately reports safety concerns to supervisor


• Handles disciplinary problems promptly and consistently according to established policy


• Reports on cases of suspected child abuse according to established policy


• Responsible for maintaining effective Program Communication


• Informs supervisor of program needs, concerns and problem areas


• Shares information regarding child's progress or behavioral concerns with team members to ensure continuum of care between programs.


• Conducts parent/student consultation as needed


• Responds to parent/student requests for information, questions, or concerns


• Assists parents and children in daily check out procedures


• Participates in employee meetings and training as requested by supervisor


• Prepares program reports as requested by supervisor


• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education, Experience, and Licenses:

• Requires a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or equivalent college level coursework in Early Childhood Education plus 6 months experience as a lead teacher in a certified preschool or daycare center.


• OR Oregon Registry step 6 or higher required


• OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

Driving Requirements:

• Employees may be required to drive for work-related purposes and must maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License (ODL), meet company vehicle insurance requirements, and provide proof of personal vehicle insurance.

Qualifications, Registrations, and Certifications:

• Current First Aid and CPR


• Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and parents


• Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisory staff.


• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Must have the ability to relate well with children at various developmental levels


• Must have the ability to effectively communicate well with parents


• Must be dependable and willing to work with others


• TB and Hep B vaccinations and a physical are required every three (3) years


• Food handler’s card required


• Must have the ability to work at times with minimal supervision


• Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and record keeping skills


• Must have ability to respond courteously and tactfully to complaints and client requests, and to maintain confidentiality.


• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American culture Familiarity with Grand Ronde tribal culture is preferred. 

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Continually requires the ability to express or receive detailed information or important instructions through oral communication.


• Continually requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm. Requires repetitive movement of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.


• Requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time, raising objects from a lower to a higher position and/or moving objects horizontally.


• Occasionally requires lifting of up to 40 pounds.


• This position is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions.

• Supports a safe work environment by performing all duties in accordance with Tribal safety policies and procedures, and Emergency Management Plan. 

• Due to the nature of the interactions with other employees and the public we serve, employees may be required to provide documentation of, or receive, certain health vaccinations.


• May be called upon to serve as a Disaster Reservist during emergencies.


• Local travel is occasionally required. Travel outside of the state is infrequently required.

Background Check:

• Candidates for this position will be subject to criminal and character background checks and may be subject to fingerprinting.


• Must maintain registration in the State of Oregon Central Background Registry