Recreation - Preschool Aide; Recreation Associate); Age Talent Pool

Join Portland Park's Recreation Preschool for All Team and Connect with Our Community!

We're collecting names of people who are interested in working future part-time or seasonal jobs with Portland Parks. This doesn’t mean there’s a job open right now, but we’re happy you’re interested! We might not contact you right away. When jobs do open, we will connect you if you're selected for an interview.

We are hiring for the  school year.

Become a preschool assistant or a preschool substitute with Portland Parks Preschool, a Preschool for All Provider. In this role, you will work in classrooms with children aged 3-5 years. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with kids and have an understanding of social emotional learning for preschool age students. Additionally, speaking a second language is beneficial.

• Plan and lead various activities like arts, crafts, music, performance, science, games, nature, and sports
• Support the physical, social, and cognitive development of preschool-aged participants.
• Toileting and diaper changing support
• Nap time support
• Meal and snack support;an active food handlers certificate will be required
• Supporting dual language learners
• Supporting children with disabilities and/or learning differences
• Maintain a safe environment and respond to challenging behaviors in a kind and positive manner.
• Maintain accurate program records,
• Represent Portland Parks & Recreation with a positive attitude
• Work directly with children individually, in small and large groups under the direction of a Lead Teacher.
• Provide classroom management and facilitate the social and emotional development of children
• Provide in the moment coaching for students to gain skills in conflict resolution, skills to improve peer social relationships and emotional regulation.
• Contributes to the creation of an environment that reflects the values and norms of the diverse children and families we serve
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, planning meetings, and regular training.
• Facilitate open communication and promote group problem solving
• Relate in a positive, nurturing way and be sensitive to the needs of children and their families.
• Medication administration (i.e., Epi pen, inhaler)
• Maintenance of center facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Support changing diapers and soiled clothes

Preschool runs Monday-Friday. Full day and half day shifts are available between 8:45am-3:15pm. Assistants may be assigned to a regular site but may be needed to help cover shifts at other program locations.

This is a talent pool and is collecting a list of people who are interested in the job. When a job opens, we will look at your application to decide who to invite for an interview.

Job Type: Casual, Part-time. This job is titled Preschool Assistant, but the City of Portland officially calls it a Recreation Associate.

Schedule: This job has flexible hours and might include working during the day, evenings, weekends, or holidays. The number of hours you work each week can change based on program needs, and there is no guarantee of work hours each week.

Location: These jobs are at different Community Centers around Portland. When you apply you can choose as many Community Centers as you want to work at.

Benefits: This job has limited benefits. Click the Benefits tab for more information.

Language Pay: If you speak another language besides English and use it to help the community, you may get extra pay. To learn more, .

Union: This job is a part of (LiUNA) Labors' Local 483 - Recreation. You will start at the entry-level pay rate. To view the labor agreement, please .

Training Pay is $20.59 for all Recreation Associate jobs.

Preschool Aide base pay is $20.59 - $24.03 (entry is $20.59)

Preschool Aide premium pay is $23.16-$26.60 (entry is $23.16)

• Employees working as Teacher’s Assistants in classrooms during the  program year, will receive a premium of $2.57 per hour for Preschool Specialty premium on all hours worked in preschool classrooms. For more information, please .
• The premium pay range listed includes the $2.57 premium.

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