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Early Childhood Associate Studio Teacher
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Position Announcement
Proposed Start Date : 12 / 16 / 2024
Classification Title : Early Childhood Associate Teacher
Working Title : Early Childhood Associate Studio Teacher
Department : [Department Name]
Position Number : D95994
Representation : OP - SEIU / OPEU Local 503
Position FTE : 1.0
End Date : 06 / 15 / 2025
Position Summary
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene, and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.
The Helen Gordon Child Development Center is a full-day infant, toddler, and preschool program. The Center’s purpose is to provide a quality child development program for children of Portland State University students, staff, and faculty and to provide an academic resource for Portland State University students and faculty by supporting collaboration, practicum, observation, and research.
The Early Childhood Associate Studio Teacher works collaboratively as a member of a teaching team with other Early Childhood Associate Teachers and / or Early Childhood Assistant Teachers; guides and directs the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher and other classroom personnel including PSU student classroom aides, practicum students, researchers, and volunteers; has primarily responsibility for planning and implementing a model program for young children and their families; acts as a model for the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher and other personnel in the classroom, teaching appropriate skills and techniques by example. Age group teaching assignment will depend on the qualities of chosen candidates. This is a limited duration position through 06 / 15 / 2025.
Minimum Qualifications
- An Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a recognized program; OR
- A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; OR
- A minimum of twenty semester hours (thirty quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; AND one year of experience in a certified day care center or comparable group care program; OR
- Two years of experience, including at least one year as a teacher, in a certified day care center or comparable group child care program.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Days / Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting salary rate for this position will be between $18.16 and $20.55 per hour. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however, it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse, or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities : Benefits Information .
Application Instructions
This is a limited duration position through 06 / 15 / 2025. Please list the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references.
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