Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Proposed Start Date04/16/2025Classification TitleEarly Childhood AssistantWorking TitleEarly Childhood Substitute Assistant Teacher (temporary or seasonal)Department260401 - CDC Helen Gordon OfficePosition NumberD97125RepresentationUU - Unclassified UnrepresentedPosition FTE.49End date, if applicable 09/15/2025
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.
Position Summary
The Early Childhood Substitute Assistant Teacher works as needed across the programs as a support member of a teaching team in one of the Center’s classrooms. The Early Childhood Substitute Assistant works cooperatively with the other classroom teachers to plan and implement a model early childhood program. The Early Childhood Substitute Assistant acts as a model for classroom aides and practicum students: teaching appropriate skills and techniques by example. The Early Childhood Substitute Assistant needs to be able to work in any classroom and with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
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
- Staff must maintain continuous enrollment in the Office of Child Care, Central Background Registry.
- Staff must maintain certification in Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
- Staff must complete the Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect in Oregon training.
- Staff must hold a current Oregon Food Handler’s Card.
- Staff must complete the Safe Sleep for Oregon’s Infants training.
- Staff must complete the Introduction to ChildCare Health & Safety training.
- Staff must complete the Prevention is Better Than Treatment training.
- Staff must complete the Foundations For Learning training.
- Staff must participate in and maintain 24 clock hours of training or education annually as defined by the Oregon Rules for Certified Child Care Centers as well as SPARK, Oregon’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System.
Preferred Qualifications
- AA Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Prior experience working with a diverse population of children and families.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Key Cultural Competencies
- Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
- Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
- Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/HoursApprox. 19 hours per week-schedule to be determinedTotal Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting salary rate for this position will be between $16.94 and $17.59 per hour
This .49 FTE temporary, part-time position is NOT benefits eligible.
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; 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.
Applicant Documents Required Documents- Resume
- Professional References
Optional Documents- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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