Preschool Educational Assistant; Wasco

Preschool Educational Assistant (Wasco, OR)

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Job : 5532712
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 09, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Pre-School Teacher Assistant

Department: Early Childhood Education

Classification: Classified

Supervised by: Superintendent or Designee

Work Year: Assigned by Superintendent

Job Purpose Statement:

Responsible for direction and overall supervision of a group of preschool children in Wasco, OR. Performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group. Works cooperatively with the lead teacher to discuss and aide in the implementation of daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum.

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• 72 quarter hours of accredited college or equivalent education or successfully passed Work Keys Test in the areas of Math, Reading, and Business Writing – preferred

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
• Successfully pass district background screening

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ·

• Knowledge of basic teaching methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of instructional materials and their uses.
• Knowledge of effective student management techniques.
• Interactions expressive of genuine warmth and concern for children as well as an understanding of their developmental needs.
• Respect for children’s ideas, feelings, abilities and differences.
• Insights into and tolerance for the range of age-appropriate behavior.
• Ability to assume needed duties and responsibilities without supervision.
• Ability to use discretion in communications with parents in the Teacher ’s absence.
• Ability to move and react quickly and to handle emergencies effectively.
• Ability to abide by all rules and regulations applicable to workers of the center.
• Acquire knowledge of the current curriculum and implement the curriculum practices in the classroom.
• Ability to instruct a wide variety of students in several different situations.
• Ability to understand the phases and temperaments of children and young adolescents at different growth and maturity levels.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in stressful situations.
• Ability to accurately perform alphabetizing, record‑keeping and filing procedures.
• Ability to accurately transfer, record and convey information and materials, as required by the position.
• Ability to abide by the confidentiality rights of students and parents.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

• Work with teaching team in all activities, including but not limited to housekeeping, diapering, toilet training and meal service and record keeping.
• Share responsibility in the preparation of Daily Plans and the preparation of teaching materials.
• Conduct daily small‑group activities for an assigned group of children, sharing responsibility for large‑group activities and using appropriate adult/child interaction strategies with all children.
• Assume responsibility for a classroom at any given time.
• Collect required anecdotes and information for required ongoing assessments.
• Observe and/or participate in parent‑teacher conferences.
• Provide coverage for breaks for other staff members.
• Supervise daily lunch and playground activities, field trips and walks.
• Promote individualized attention for children by freeing teachers from routine duties.

• Ability to comprehend, interpret and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Ability to…