2026-2027 Childcare Specialist - Birth to 5 years (Educational Assistant)(TEMP)

Application Deadline: In-District Bargaining Unit Members July 21, 2026. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled. 

Projected Start Date: Approximately September 2, 2026 . Exact date to be determined by the district.

This is a temporary position for the 26/27 school year only

5 hours/day, 191 days/year

Salary Range 10 $22.96 to $31.47/hour

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described.  If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.  Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Educational Assistant � Childcare Specialist works cooperatively with supervisor, licensed staff, colleagues, and parents to implement a high-quality program of early learning activities for children in a formal setting..  Because of the collaborative nature of this position, maturity and an ability to relate well with both children and adults is important. Applicants must also have experience with working in a diverse childcare setting, knowledge of trauma-informed care, and working with students with disabilities.  Applicants will have strong collaboration skills and ability to be flexible and a team-player. The positions are located within the Childhood Development Center at Gresham-High School. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification

• Experience Required: Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with children ages birth to 5 years in a formal setting.
• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Education preferred: A Child Development Associate's Degree  (CDA), Early Childhood Education AA degree, or completion of continuing education courses. Two years of post-secondary education (72 college quarter hours or more), an Associate's or higher degree, or an Instructional Assistant Certification from an Oregon community college.
• Equivalent job experience in formal child care settings will also be considered
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Child Care Division Criminal Background Check, Food Handler's Card, and First Aid and CPR Cards.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of child development
• Instructional practices

Skill in:

• Operation of basic computer applications, (e.g. email, word processing, etc.)
• Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (e.g. correct spelling, grammar and punctuation)
• Read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, and policies
• Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
• Functioning as a self-starter, who works well independently or in a team
• Planning, prioritizing and completing assignments with minimum supervision
• Handling multiple projects, and tasks to meet deadlines
• Interacting with persons of different age groups and cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• to sustain physical activity including reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity.
• Sit, stand, and move with children throughout the day
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions,
• Maintain confidentiality of student records,
• Meet scheduled and deadlines,
• Read/interpret/appl