Educational Assistant- Childcare Assistant

In-District Bargaining Unit Members October 27, 2026. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.

Approximately November 20, 2026 . Exact date to be determined by the district.

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.

• 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.

• Principles of child development
• Instructional practices for early childhood
• Preschool 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 and 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, positive and culturally inclusive learning environment for infant, toddler and…