Toddler Assistant Teacher (ECE Aide II)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Do you light up when a toddler figures something out for the first time? Do you believe the early years are where the magic happens? We're looking for a warm, dependable, and enthusiastic Assistant Toddler Teacher to join our team at Vermont Hills Family Life Center — a licensed childcare center in Portland where children, families, and educators are truly valued.

You'll work alongside the lead teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and joyful classroom for toddlers. Day to day, that looks like:

• Supporting children through daily routines — meals, rest, outdoor play, and transitions

• Helping plan and set up activities that spark curiosity and growth

• Guiding children with warmth and consistency, building their social and emotional skills

• Keeping the classroom safe, clean, and ready for little explorers

• Communicating observations about children's development with your lead teacher and directors

• Pitching in on documentation and classroom prep

• Helping newer staff / substitutes feel supported and set up for success

You'll work under the guidance of a lead teacher and center director — and you'll have real responsibility in the room. This is a role where your presence genuinely matters to kids and families every day.

• Someone who is patient, reliable, and genuinely loves working with toddlers

• A team player who communicates well with colleagues and families

• Someone who takes initiative and brings positive energy to the room

• Commitment to professionalism and confidentiality

Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and move comfortably through an active classroom environment (bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor — the whole deal).

Minimum Qualifications (Oregon ELD Aide II — Toddler Classroom)

Per Oregon Early Learning Division licensing requirements for a Level Aide II position in a licensed toddler classroom, candidates must:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Have completed all required orientation and initial training as established by Oregon licensing rules (including first aid/CPR and required pre-service hours)

• Have at least 240 documented hours of experience working as an Aide I or Aide II in a licensed childcare setting, including a minimum of 80 hours at your most recent center

• Meet ongoing annual training requirements per Oregon childcare regulations

• Supportive, collaborative team that treats staff like professionals

• A center culture rooted in respect for children, families, and educators alike

• Opportunities for continued professional development

For over 40 years, Vermont Hills Family Life Center (VHFLC) has been a trusted presence in the Portland, Oregon metro area, providing essential, high-quality childcare, early learning, and school-age programs through our licensed centers. As a nonprofit, we believe every child deserves a safe, engaging environment where they can grow — from infants through 5th grade.
Our staff are central to that work — serving as positive role models and receiving regular training in child development, learning, and play. At VHFLC, you're not just filling a role — you're joining a collaborative, child-centered, equity-focused team where your work matters, both to the families we serve and the colleagues alongside you. We invest in our people through paid training, continuing education incentives, and real opportunities to grow.
Whether you're looking for part-time hours, a full-time role, or flexible on-call and substitute work, we have opportunities that work for real people with real lives. If you're passionate about making a difference for kids and community — and want a team that has your back — VHFLC might be exactly where you belong.

Company Description

For over 40 years, Vermont Hills Family Life Center (VHFLC) has been a trusted presence in the Portland, Oregon metro area, providing essential, high-quality childcare, early learning, and school-age programs through our licensed centers. As a nonprofit, we believe every child deserves a safe, engaging environment where they can grow — from infants through 5th grade.\r\nOur staff are central to that work — serving as positive role models and receiving regular training in child development, learning, and play. At VHFLC, you're not just filling a role — you're joining a collaborative, child-centered, equity-focused team where your work matters, both to the families we serve and the colleagues alongside you. We invest in our people through paid training, continuing education incentives, and real opportunities to grow.\r\nWhether you're looking for part-time hours, a full-time role, or flexible on-call and substitute work, we have opportunities that work for real people with real lives. If you're passionate about making a difference for kids and community — and want a team that has your back — VHFLC might be exactly where you belong.