Early Childhood Assistant Pool

Early Childhood Assistant Pool: 2025/2026 Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis.
Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.
Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.

Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.
Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE:

If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact:
Kathleen Mc Donnell
kathleen.mcdonnell
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.).

Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations
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Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 9MB or less. Transcripts must be received by the closing date. If you have trouble uploading your transcripts, reach out to the contact listed.

Position Information

Department

Department Child Development Lab (HHS)

Classification Title

Classification Title Early Childhood Assistant

Job Title

Job Title Early Childhood Assistant Pool: 2025/2026

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified Staff

Job Location

Benefits Eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Employment Category

Employment Category Academic Year

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill future full-time or part-time, 9-month, Early Childhood Assistant positions at the Childhood Development Center affiliated with the School of Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Health at Oregon State University ( OSU ).
Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis.
Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.
As part of the education team, this position will support efficient classroom operations to promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of Head Start children.

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