Child Care​/Preschool Assistant - Early Childhood Education

Openings as of 6/21/2026

• Position Type:
  Hourly
• Date Posted: 6/19/2026
• Location:
  
  EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (015)

To improve student achievement by assisting classroom staff with the care of a designated group of children.

• One-year full-time experience in a certified day care center or comparable group childcare program which provides care for infants/toddlers, pre-school and school age children preferred.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Coursework in child development or early childhood education desirable.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Parent Assistant
• Part Time: 600 hours or less/school year
• Days/
  
  Hours:
  
  Varies
• Location:
  
  Early Learning Programs
• Duration:
  Temporary through June 2027 only
• Wage: $19.57/ hour (Hourly rate is based on the 2025-26 schedule and is subject to change)

Apply online. Applicants, please note:
If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video. Please note interviews are a required part of the hiring process, non-compliance with the interview eliminates your eligibility for the position.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veterans' status, or other categories protected by ORS Chapter 659A.