What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher Assistant position at Oregon Child Development Coalition, Inc.?
Job Code:
2025-16-001
Location:
Mulino
Hours Per Week:
40
Months Per Year:
9
Pay Range:
20.01-21.64 hourly
Position Summary
Collaborates with the teacher in providing a positive learning environment and curriculum that support children’s social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive development, consistent with Head Start Performance Standards, OCDC policies and procedures, USDA, CCD Licensing regulations and/or other applicable standards.
Education And Experience Requirements
Preschool Teacher Assistant E1 – PG C-3, $20.01
High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria with an Oregon Registry Step less than 8 AND
o Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 6 months from date of hire; or
o One year Oregon community college certificate2 in field with training or coursework in early childhood development WITH a focus on preschool development within 1 year from date of hire; or
o Enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program in early childhood education or child development to be completed within 2 years from date of hire.
Preschool Teacher Assistant CE – PG C-4, $20.81
High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria with an Oregon Registry Step equal to or greater than 8 AND
o Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 6 months from date of hire; or
o One year Oregon community college certificate2 in field WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on preschool development within 1 year from date of hire; or
o Enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program in early childhood education or child development to be completed within 2 years from date of hire.
Preschool Teacher Assistant C – PG C-4, $20.81
High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria AND
o Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate; or
o 1 year Oregon community college certificate2 in field WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on preschool development.
Preschool Teacher Assistant A – PG C-5, $21.64
Associate’s degree or higher in
o Early childhood education or child development; or
o Any field and coursework equivalent3 to a major relating to early childhood education or child development WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on preschooler development and/or education.
1 PTA-E who meet the education requirements and are on Oregon Registry Step 7 or higher are paid at PG E5 starting on step A-1
2 Oregon Registry Step 8 or higher per certificate or college coursework pathway
3 Oregon Registry Step 9 or higher per degree or college coursework pathway
High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria with an Oregon Registry Step less than 8 AND
o Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 6 months from date of hire; or
o One year Oregon community college certificate2 in field with training or coursework in early childhood development WITH a focus on preschool development within 1 year from date of hire; or
o Enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program in early childhood education or child development to be completed within 2 years from date of hire.
Preschool Teacher Assistant CE – PG C-4, $20.81
High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria with an Oregon Registry Step equal to or greater than 8 AND
o Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 6 months from date of hire; or
o One year Oregon community college certificate2 in field WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on preschool development within 1 year from date of hire; or
o Enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program in early childhood education or child development to be completed within 2 years from date of hire.
Preschool Teacher Assistant C – PG C-4, $20.81
High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria AND
o Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate; or
o 1 year Oregon community college certificate2 in field WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on preschool development.
Preschool Teacher Assistant A – PG C-5, $21.64
Associate’s degree or higher in
o Early childhood education or child development; or
o Any field and coursework equivalent3 to a major relating to early childhood education or child development WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on preschooler development and/or education.
1 PTA-E who meet the education requirements and are on Oregon Registry Step 7 or higher are paid at PG E5 starting on step A-1
2 Oregon Registry Step 8 or higher per certificate or college coursework pathway
3 Oregon Registry Step 9 or higher per degree or college coursework pathway
Salary : $20 - $22
