Job Details

Job Title: Early Learning Preschool Assistant - 6 Hour/Day Instructional Assistant - Preschool Teaching Assistant

Category: Preschool

Phoenix-Talent School District #4 is seeking applications for the following position:

6 Hour/Day Preschool Teaching Assistant - PTS Early Learning Center

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is 6 hours/day beginning May 12, 2025.

Individuals wishing to apply for this position should submit a completed application and resume by going to Online Application Portal. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Human Resources at ...@phoenix.k12.or.us.

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

SALARY:

$19.52 to

$24.68 per hour.

JOB GOAL:

The Preschool Teaching Assistant supports the Teacher and other classroom staff in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for preschool-age children. This role involves implementing instructional activities, supervising students in various settings, assisting with personal care needs, and maintaining a clean, organized classroom. The Teaching Assistant plays a critical role in fostering early learning experiences and promoting positive relationships with children and families.

The ideal candidate has experience in a school environment and/or working with young children. A background in social work is helpful. The ideal candidate brings an upbeat, collaborative approach and works effectively across teams.

This position requires a commitment to equitable and inclusive practices in education and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to reducing academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

Child growth and development.

Developmentally appropriate practices and instructional strategies for young children.

Health, safety, and nutrition guidelines for young children.

Rules, policies, and procedures relevant to preschool programs.

Ability to:

Work in a team situation.

Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters related to students.

Physically perform job tasks normally associated with the position.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

One of the following :

Early Childhood Education or a related field; or

A non-related field with completed coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education, plus sufficient training as determined by the Division; or

Associate degree with additional training or certification in Early Childhood Education or a related field; or

Child Development Associate (CDA) Preschool Credential or Step Level 7 per the Oregon Registry Online (ORO); or

Meet ESSA requirements: two years (72+ quarter credits) college credit or successful completion of WorkKeys test (or other comparable skills evaluation).

Special Requirements:

Maintain current First Aid and Food Handler cards.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English and Spanish is preferred.

All applicants will be considered carefully. Those candidates selected for interviews will be notified shortly after the closing date. Applicants are asked not to call for interviews. All applicants will be notified when the position is filled.

Phoenix-Talent School District #4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in accordance with Federal and State Legislation, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, or marital status, physical or mental disability in employment practices or education programs. If you need special accommodations because of a disability, please contact the personnel office at 535-1517 Voice/TDD.

Any offer of employment made by Phoenix-Talent Schools is contingent upon satisfactory results of criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.