Temporary Preschool Educational Assistant

Temporary Preschool Educational Assistant

Parkrose SD 3 Prescott Elementary School - Portland, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job : 5926702
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 14, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Temporary Preschool Educational Assistant
Prescott Elementary School

Rate: $20.84 - $27.42 DOE, PLUS employer-paid retirement, and generous benefits package, Job Classification L

Hours:

35 hours per week
Workdays: 174 work calendar days (based on full work calendar year)
Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled;
Applications received by September 24, 2026, will be given first consideration.

Overview:
The job of “Educational Assistant”, is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students; relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks; and assisting students by providing for health care needs. Educational Assistants contribute to the educational and personal growth of students through positive adult-student interaction and examples and facilitate the smooth operation of the school by assisting teachers as directed.

• Experience required - three (3) years or more of experience working with young children
• Two years of postsecondary study in an academic program, or
• An associate's (or higher) degree, or
• A passing score on a state or local academic assessment that measures knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics when available
• Multicultural Competency

• AA degree in Early Education preferred
• Bilingual
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
• Willing to get certified to drive students in the District van

• Basic clerical functions
• Basic math calculations
• Provide for health care needs of students.
• Use English in both written and verbal form
• Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Maintain detailed and accurate records
• Operate standard office equipment including Microsoft computer applications

• The principles of child development and instructional processes

• Understand and address students with special needs
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Read/interpret/apply rules, regulations and policies
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations

• Regular attendance at work must be maintained
• Punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings and following schedules
• Maintains confidential information relating to students, families and colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to gather and report relevant data
• Ability to maintain supportive working relationships with adults and children

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (cost to the employee: $12.50 for fingerprints; $75.00 for criminal background check – one-time payroll deduction)
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain

Reports to: Building Principal

Parkrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Understands and recognizes the children’s backgrounds including languages and cultures of the home in executing classroom environments, experiences and discipline.
• Supports the maintenance of an inviting classroom environment with a rich array of culturally appropriate materials from the arts and sciences that are organized and accessible to young learners.
• Supports children as they become independent in self-care (toileting, hand washing, eating, caring for their belongings, etc.).
• Supports…