Educational Assistant - ECE - Cipriano Ferrel Preschool

Educational Assistant - ECE - Cipriano Ferrel Preschool

Woodburn SD 103, Cipriano Ferrel Center Preschool – Woodburn, Oregon

Position  | Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled | Posted:
Jan 12, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC) | Starting Date:
To Be Determined

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this role is to support the Early Childhood Education Instructor in providing instruction to young children in early childhood education programs. The ECE assistant will assist with the implementation of curriculum to meet the academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of the children in the classroom.

CONSIDERATIONS: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (OAR ).
• Two years (72-quarter hours) of post‑secondary education; or an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university; or a passing score on a recognized paraprofessional assessment test.
• Have the “Step” required by the Oregon Child Care Division registry.
• At least 6 months prior experience in a school or Early Childhood Education environment.

• Communicates effectively and appropriately in both oral and written form.
• Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.
• Assists the Early Childhood Education Instructor in planning and carrying out activities for children in Preschool and/or Infant and Toddler programs.
• Provides care for young children who may need assistance with basic feeding and personal hygiene needs.
• Assists the Early Childhood Education Instructor in preparing classroom and instructional materials aligned with best practices.
• Maintains classroom discipline.
• Communicates with parents and caregivers.
• Assists with data collection for screenings and assessments in accordance with Child Care Division and Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) guidelines.
• Collaborates with colleagues to provide consistency across multiple classrooms.
• Assists the Early Childhood Education Program Specialist in collecting data to meet Child Care Division and QRIS Standards.
• Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure working environment.
• Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic Plan.
• Collaborates and confers with students, parents, colleagues, and community members in a harmonious and respectful manner.
• Assists parents and community members as needed.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student and staff information.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments.
• Complies with professional development activities as required by the District.
• Holds expectations for high performance of self and students.
• Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations.
• Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron.
• Follows all laws, District Policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Food Handlers Card.
• Child Care Division Background Check.
• Maintain Child Care Division Certification.
• Professional development as required by the Child Care Division, some of which may occur in the evenings or on weekends.
• Employee is expected to be dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Position performed primarily indoors in school buildings and offices, although some outdoor work or supervision may be required.
• Travel between sites paid; employee responsible for own travel and reimbursement for mileage.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student or employee illness or injury.
• May be required to obtain a First Aid and/or CPR Card and serve as a Delegated Caregiver or Designated First Aid Provider.
• Occasionally performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Physical work requirements can be found in the addendum to the Educational Assistant (Early Childhood Education) description.

Current work year of approximately 187 days, subject to change. Daily work hours to be determined. Salary and benefits based on current District Salary Schedule and negotiated agreement.

Full Time | Salary: $20.48 to $25.01 Per Hour

• Rocio Avila, HR Specialist
• 1390 Meridian Drive
• Woodburn, Oregon 97071
• Phone:
• Email: ravila

Woodburn, Oregon 97071