Instructional Support Tech II

Join our Team at Portland Community College

Portland Community College is the largest post‑secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full‑ and part‑time students. PCC offers four comprehensive campuses, workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. We are committed to making high‑quality education accessible to everyone, fostering equity and inclusion, and building a community that honors diversity, skills, and life experiences.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the hiring process may contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs
. PCC currently limits employment to individuals who can establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

Under the direction of Child Development Center management, you will work with the Senior Child Development Specialist to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and programs for children ages infant to 5 in the Child Development Center labs. You will model and provide feedback on appropriate interaction skills and teaching techniques for program students, parents, and staff. The position requires daily interaction with children, parents, Early Education and Family Studies students, program faculty, and the Senior Child Development Specialist.

This part‑time role (0.85 FTE) runs September through mid‑June, with time off during the summer term.

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of post‑secondary education in a technical discipline relevant to instructional support.
• One year of experience supporting laboratory activities in the technical area; comparable experience may substitute for the post‑secondary education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Proven communications skills adequate to assist students in understanding assigned tasks.

• Good oral communication skills.

• Working collaboratively with others and as a member of a team.
• Supporting less experienced early childhood teaching staff.
• Providing an inclusive early childhood learning environment and modeling inclusive teaching practices.

• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children.
• Assess young children and their development through observation and documentation.

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
• Opportunities for learning and professional development.

Position Grade: Classified 16 (H)
Employment Type: Part time

• Comprehensive benefit package.
• Oregon PERS contribution.
• Tax‑deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program.
• Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age; partial tuition reimbursement for full‑time employees at accredited institutions.
• Free access to the sport centers/campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events.
• Conference and event rental space – employees receive 50% off for on‑campus personal events.
• Paid leave (pro‑rated by FTE for part‑time employees) per Classified Agreement including 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service), 1 day of sick leave per month, 12 paid holidays, PCC winter break, and 24 hours of personal leave per year.

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law, which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. Instructions will be provided during the application process to claim veterans' preference and submit the required documentation (DD214 for veterans, DD214 and VA letter for disabled veterans). Submit documentation through the designated verification system, not directly to the hiring manager.

PCC Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. Portland Community College is not capable of providing visa sponsorship (e.g., H‑1B) for potential employees.

Contact PCC at pccjobs if you have questions.