Temporary Early Childhood Assistant Teacher, Portland, Oregon

Position Details

Position Summary

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.

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.

The Children’s Center is designed for short hour and full-day care for students, staff and faculty who need 8 or more hours of child care each week. Hours are reserved each term to accommodate family schedule needs. The Center features two spacious classrooms in which children learn through active exploration in an environment with engaging materials and opportunities to connect socially. For more information please Click Here

The Children’s Center is recruiting for three temporary Early Childhood Assistant Teachers for a three month period.

The temporary Early Childhood Assistant Teachers will work cooperatively with the other classroom teachers to support the childcare program.

* AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.

* One full year of continuous teaching experience with infants and toddlers in an early childhood center.

The temporary Early Childhood Assistant Teacher must :
-maintain continuous enrollment in the Office of Child Care Central Background Registry;
-be current with Infant-Child First Aid/ CPR;
-have a current Oregon Food Handler’s card;
-be trained in and know the state laws regarding reporting suspected child abuse.

* BA or BA in progress in ECE, Child Development, Child, Youth and Family Studies is strongly preferred.
* Knowledge and experience with RIE and Reggio-inspired teaching practices.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

The salary rate for this temporary position will be $16.60. The salary may be negotiable above this rate, 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.

This is not a benefits eligible position.