| Created | 04/05/2024 |
| Reference | 239128531 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| City | Portland |
| Zip | 97201 |
| Salary | - |
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Portland State University Position Details
Position Details
Proposed Start Date05/16/2024Classification TitleEarly Childhood Asso TeacherWorking TitleLead Associate TeacherDepartment260401 - CDC Helen Gordon OfficePosition NumberD96741RepresentationOP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503Position FTE1.0End date, if applicable
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.
Position Summary
More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation. For information about the Helen Gordon Child Development Center, please visit https://www.pdx.edu/helen-gordon-center/
Helen Gordon Child Development Center is a full-day infant, toddler, and preschool program. The Center’s purpose is to provide a quality child development program for children of Portland State University students, staff and faculty and to provide an academic resource for Portland State University students and faculty by supporting collaboration, practicum, observation and research.
Minimum Qualifications from Classification
The Early Childhood Associate Teacher (Lead Teacher) works collaboratively as a member of a teaching team with another Early Childhood Associate Teacher and/or an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher; guides and directs the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher and other classroom personnel including PSU student classroom aides, practicum students, researchers and volunteers; has primarily responsibility for planning and implementing a model program for young children and their families; acts as a model for the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher and other personnel in the classroom, teaching appropriate skills and techniques by example. Age group teaching assignment, including the infant-toddler satellite, will depend on the skills and experience of chosen the candidate. We are recruiting to fill four open positions.
* An Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a recognized program;
OR
Additional Minimum Qualifications for this PositionPreferred Qualifications
* 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.
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/HoursMonday-Friday 8am-5pmTotal Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting salary rate for this position will be between $17.80 and $20.15 per hour. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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| Employer | Portland State University |
