Childcare Specialist - Birth to ; Educational Assistant

Final date to receive applications: 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.

6.5 hours/day, 191 days/year

Salary Range: $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.

The Educational Assistant Childcare Specialist works cooperatively with supervisor, licensed staff, colleagues, and families 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 position is located within the Childhood Development Center at Gresham-High School.

• 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.

• Principles of child development
• Instructional practices

• 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 deadlines
• Read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies
• Learn and apply methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations.

• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive and culturally inclusive learning environment for infant, toddler and preschool aged children as well as high school aged students.
• Performs recordkeeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc. to support the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum and environment under the direction of licensed staff (Program Coordinator) by leading small group activities, observing using specific tools and supervising children in a positive manner and assisting in maintaining the daily routine including instruction, assessments and social and emotional development.
• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel to assist in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing students' objectives, including home visits and parent conferences.
• Assists in preparing the environment by setting up learning centers, preparing bulletin boards, meal service and meal reports,…