Opening Date: November 22, 2022
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Title: Child Development Aide
Salary/Wage: $16.45
Tribal Level: TL 105
Location: Salem, Oregon
Classification: Part time (30 hrs/wk), Seasonal (37 weeks), Non-exempt
Job Posting Number: 202272
Introduction
CTSI is pleased to offer a sign-on bonus for this position of $1000. The selected applicant shall receive one-half the incentive in the first paycheck and the second half after successful completion of 6 (six) consecutive months of employment provided the employee remains employed. The Sign-on Incentive is not part of the base salary calculation and is considered taxable income. The Sign-on Incentive is not included in retirement salary calculations. A full copy of the incentive policy is available upon request.
The Siletz Tribal Head Start Program provides a developmentally appropriate and Native American culturally relevant preschool experience which promotes school readiness skills for children who are 3 and 4 years of age. The program provides comprehensive services to children to ensure they are up-to-date on all well child care and to promote their physical, social emotional and cognitive development. The Head Start Program offers families the support they need to connect with community resources to further their personal growth and to support them in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED and six months experience in a structured early childhood education setting (Pre-School, Head Start, Kindergarten, Day-Care Center), and must obtain Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within 2 years from hire date, –OR– an associate’s or bachelor’s degree (in any area) or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree. Must pass a criminal history background check which includes a sex offender registry check and obtain one of the following: State or tribal criminal history records, including fingerprints; or, Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history records, including fingerprints; and Child abuse and neglect state registry check, if available, and all of these checks must also be performed for every state where the individual has resided within five years. Knowledge in: Early childhood education settings. Basic preschool classroom dynamics. Child behavior. Basic sanitization and cleaning practices. Basic office equipment and usage (copier, computer, fax, Email, scanner, etc.). Experience in: Early childhood education settings (Pre-school; Head Start, Kindergarten; Day-Care center). Caring for preschool aged children. Basic office experience. Ability to: Work effectively with low-income families. Use a positive approach in directing child behavior. Be comfortable working with children and families from a variety of social, ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds. Work with cooperatively with other program staff. Work cooperatively as a team member and respond appropriately to direction. Be reliable and punctual. Demonstrate skill at carrying out instructions and completing assigned tasks. Meet the physical demands of the classroom environment and to facilitate and support the physical activity of 20 young children inside, outside of the classroom, and as necessary, to intervene physically to protect the health and safety of the children. Must be able to demonstrate skill in working and relating with a group of preschool age children. Use positive methods of child guidance that includes redirection, consistency, prevention, tolerance, and sensitivity. Establish and maintain professional boundaries. Other: Obtain First Aid/CPR within first 30-days of hire. Obtain Food Handlers card within 15-days of hire. Screened for tuberculosis. Tolerant and sensitive when working with children and families. Must complete a physical and TB testing within first 30 days of employment to verify physically able to perform the duties of the position.
Duties:
Provides assistance to the classroom staff to support the delivery of a developmentally appropriate classroom environment and early childhood education program for 20 children. As assigned, assists with activities to carry out daily lesson plan. Participate fully in all assigned duties and in all classroom activities. Assist with supervision of children in the classroom to ensure that no child is ever left alone. May assist with delivery and set-up for food service and is required to assist with meals and eat with children. May be assigned to ride the bus in the morning and afternoon routes to monitor children and to guide and direct behavior. May assist with daily cleaning, sanitation procedures, classroom set-up, and preparation. Other duties as assigned.
After the six-month probation the employee will be evaluated of his/her performance and at that time, it will be, decided if the employee is entitled to a regular employee status.

How to Apply
All applicants must submit a Tribal “Application for Employment Form”, found here:
Employment Application (PDF)
Apply Online
Applications must be received by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.
TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR TRAINING OR EDUCATION, DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED.
If applying for more than one position, separate applications will be required for each position.
The high school diploma/GED requirement will be waived for Tribal Elders
Send Applications To
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
Attn: Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 549
Siletz, OR 97380
Fax number: 855-573-1032
Human Resources: 1-800-922-1399 ext. 1274
Website: www.ctsi.nsn.us
Email: hrdepartment@ctsi.nsn.us
Conditions of Employment
The selectee will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use before employment.
New employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their first day of employment or submit a request for medical exemption to the Human Resource Manager, prior to starting employment.
May need to provide DMV Driver Record and proof of Automobile insurance.
The Tribe’s Indian Preference Policy will apply. Tribal government will not discriminate in selection because of race, creed, age, sex, color, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, membership, and non-membership in an employee organization.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.45 per hour

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