Portland State University
Portland, Oregon, United States
(on-site)
Posted
23 days ago
Job Function
Other
Description
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Position Details
| Proposed Start Date | 08/14/2025 |
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| Classification Title | Early Childhood Assistant |
| Working Title | Early Childhood Assistant Teacher |
| Department | 260401 - CDC Helen Gordon Office |
| Position Number | D96808 |
| Representation | OP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503 |
| Position FTE | 1.0 |
| End date, if applicable |
Position Summary
| Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept | Helen Gordon Child Development Center (HGCDC) and Helen Gordon Infant/Toddler Center (HGITC) are full-day children's programs for Portland State University, serving children aged six weeks to five years. Located on the PSU campus in downtown Portland, the Centers provide model early childhood programs for the children of Portland State University students, faculty and staff, and the Portland community. The Centers are a laboratory for students and faculty participating in observation, practice and research activities in Early Childhood Education, Child, Youth and Family Studies, psychology, and related fields. HGCDC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. |
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| Position Summary | The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher works collaboratively as a member of a teaching team with an Early Childhood Associate in one of the Center's classrooms; works cooperatively with the other classroom teachers to plan and implement a model early childhood program; acts as a model for classroom aides and practicum students showing by example the appropriate skills and techniques used with young children; Age group teaching assignment will depend on qualities of chosen candidates. We are recruiting to fill two positions. |
| Minimum Qualifications from Classification | * A minimum of twenty semester hours (thirty quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Special Education; OR * A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; OR * One year of full-time experience in a certified day care center or comparable child care program. |
| Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position | |
| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Key Cultural Competencies |
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| Environmental Stewardship | Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. |
| Work Days/Hours | Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, shifts to be determined |
| Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement | The starting salary rate for this position will be between $17.53 and $18.79 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 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a minimum of twenty semester hours (thirty quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Special Education; ORA Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; OROne year of full-time experience in a certified day care center or comparable child care program.
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have one year of prior early childhood teaching experience including experience with toddlers?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you first find out about this position?
- PSU Website
- Indeed.com
- HERCJobs
- Urban League of Portland
- Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
- Oregon Employment Department
- Social Media
- Person Referral
- Career Builder
- Glass Door
- Other - Please describe in the next Question
- If you selected Other, please describe.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Professional References
PI278630695
Job ID: 80564698
