Floater - Outdoor Nature- Program; Casual

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Portland Community College is the largest post‑secondary institution in Oregon and the 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full‑ and part‑time students. With four comprehensive campuses and a network of community locations, our mission is to make high‑quality education accessible to all and support the economic development of our region.

Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs.

Casual positions at Portland Community College have a working hour limit per fiscal year. Please see the Casual Employment at PCC section below for more details.

Under the direction of the Director and Mentor Teacher, the incumbent has responsibility for assisting in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and programs for children (ages six weeks through six years old) in the Outdoor Nature‑Based (ONB) and Child Development Center classrooms. Supports the Child and Family Studies, Early Child Education (ECE) program faculty by supporting program students through modeling developmentally appropriate practice, professionalism, positive communication, and ethical decision making in alignment with NAEYC code of ethics.

• Supervise children, ages six weeks through six years, in the Outdoor Nature‑Based classroom and Child Development Center classrooms.
• Step into classrooms to provide breaks and planning time for individual classroom staff.
• Assist Classroom Teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and programs for children.
• Facilitate and provide guidance for the developmentally appropriate learning activities under the direction of classroom teaching staff. Activities may span developmental domains and include art, music, and dramatic play, in individual or group format.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, healthy, orderly and nurturing classroom environment and intervene if necessary.
• Assist in setting up classroom materials and playground equipment. Help monitor equipment for safe operation and inform of any repairs needed.
• Assist in cleaning up the classroom and playground after activities.
• Prepare and serve breakfast, snacks, and lunches to children, following safety and sanitary regulations; clean up after meals.
• Assist with program students in the classroom by modeling appropriate behavior with children and helping with projects.
• Assist in keeping accurate classroom records: attendance, schedules, accident reports, child information sheets, etc., while in the classroom.
• Maintain a friendly and professional manner with parents. Direct specific parent questions to the Mentor Teacher.
• Be available to work all hours of program operations; may be needed to assist in opening/closing a classroom.
• Implement requirements as outlined in Department of Early Learning and Care Child Care Licensing Division Rules, NAEYC, and SPARK accreditation.

• High School diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree in early childhood education or related area with early childhood education coursework or CDA (Child Development Associate).
• One year experience providing group care for young children. Must have good oral communication skills. First Aid certification, food handler’s certification, and Child Abuse & Neglect certifications required within 30 days of hire. Must maintain enrollment in the Department of Early Learning and Care Central Background Registry. Prior to the first day working with children, must complete Child Care Licensing Division approved Health and Safety, Safe Sleep training, and 10‑hour or 1 college quarter credit of nature‑based education training approved by DELC.
• Knowledge of current principles, practices and methods of early childhood education; local, state, and…