Early Childhood Substitute Assistant Teacher; temporary or seasonal

Early Childhood Substitute Assistant Teacher (temporary or seasonal)

Base pay range: $17.53/hr - $18.53/hr

Position Summary:

Helen Gordon Child Development Center (HGCDC) and Helen Gordon Infant/Toddler Center (HGITC) are full‑day children’s programs for Portland State University, serving children aged six weeks to five years. Located on the PSU campus in downtown Portland, the Centers provide model early childhood programs for the children of PSU students, faculty and staff, and the Portland community. The Centers are a laboratory for students and faculty participating in observation, practice and research activities in Early Childhood Education, Child, Youth and Family Studies, psychology, and related fields.

HGCDC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

The Early Childhood Substitute Assistant Teacher works as needed across the programs as a support member of a teaching team in one of the Center’s classrooms. The role cooperates with classroom teachers to plan and implement a model early childhood program and acts as a model for classroom aides and practicum students, teaching appropriate skills and techniques by example. The position requires the ability to work in any classroom with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.

• A minimum of twenty semester hours (thirty quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Special Education; OR
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; OR
• One year of full‑time experience in a certified day care center or comparable child‑care program.

• Staff must maintain continuous enrollment in the Office of Child Care, Central Background Registry.
• Staff must maintain certification in Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
• Staff must complete the Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect in Oregon training.
• Staff must hold a current Oregon Food Handler’s Card.
• Staff must complete the Safe Sleep for Oregon’s Infants training.
• Staff must complete the Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety training.
• Staff must complete the Prevention is Better Than Treatment training.
• Staff must complete the Foundations For Learning training.
• Staff must participate in and maintain 24‑hour training or education annually as defined by the Oregon Rules for Certified Child Care Centers and SPARK, Oregon’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System.

• AA Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Prior experience working with a diverse population of children and families.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

Approximately 19 hours per week; schedule to be determined.

The starting salary rate for this position will be between $17.53 and $18.53 per hour. This .49 FTE temporary, part‑time position is NOT benefits eligible.

To apply, please submit a resume, professional references, and, if desired, a cover letter. Provide the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references. Background check required.

Contact:

Email:
helengordoncdc or phone 503‑725‑3092.

Application screening begins 07/07/2025; posting close date for application is 07/07/2025.

• Resume
• Professional References

• Cover Letter