Childcare Specialist - Birth to 5 years old; TEMP

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Childcare Specialist
- Birth to 5 years old (TEMP)

• Date Posted:
  9/18/2026
• Location:
  
  Gresham High School
  (High-Needs School)

Final date to receive applications:In-District Bargaining Unit Members September 23, 2026. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.

Projected

Start Date:

Approximately October 15, 2026 .Exact date to be determined by the district.

This is a temporary position for the 2026/2027 school year only

6.5 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
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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT CHILD CARE SPECIALIST - Birth to 5 years

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 and developmentally appropriate 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 Required: "Highly Qualified status" meaning an Associates degree, 72 credits, or passing the Para Pro exam.
• 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.
• Education preferred:
  Step 4 or higher on ORO (Oregon Registry Online) or ability to obtain within one year of being in the role.
• 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 for early childhood

Skill in:

• Operation of basic computer applications, (e.g. email, word processing, etc.)
• Communicating…