0.875 FTE Temporary Early Childhood Development Specialist - Multnomah Early Childhood Program (MECP)-Multiple Vacancies

DAVID DOUGLAS SD 40; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

DAVID DOUGLAS SD 40 in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Temporary Early Childhood Development Specialist for the Multnomah Early Childhood Program (MECP). This 0.875 FTE, 12-month calendar position offers $25.88/hour with a 185-day schedule.

The role involves collaborating with a classroom teacher to foster a positive, asset-based learning environment and family engagement. The position requires supporting developmentally appropriate practices, following district policies, and complying with early

Qualifications

• Temporary position for 2026-2027 school year.
• Experience with early childhood education preferred.
• Bi-lingual candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children individually, in small and large groups under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Provide for safety, guidance, and educational development.
• Demonstrate strategies to strengthen parent/child relationships.

Job description

0.875 FTE Temporary Early Childhood Development Specialist - Multnomah Early Childhood Program (MECP)-Multiple Vacancies

DAVID DOUGLAS SD 40 Multnomah Early Childhood Program (MECP) - Portland, Oregon Open in Google Maps

0.875 FTE Temporary Early Childhood Development Specialist - Multnomah Early Childhood Program (MECP)-Multiple Vacancies

DAVID DOUGLAS SD 40 Multnomah Early Childhood Program (MECP) - Portland, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Temporary ClassifiedOpening for 2026-2027

MULTNOMAH EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM (MECP)

DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT #40

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION

Temporary Early ChildhoodDevelopmentSpecialist- MultnomahEarly ChildhoodProgram (MECP)

MultiplePositionsAvailable

LOCATION

MECP, To Be Determined

DATEPOSTED

October 7, 2026

DATE CLOSES

Internal Candidates: Closes Wednesday October 14, 2026 at 4pm

External Candidates: Open until filled

POSITION START DATE

To Be Determined

(7hours per day / 12 month program /185day calendar /Class 13,starting at$25.88per hour)

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the

District's diversity.

Multi-Culturalpreferred.Bi-Lingual candidate preferred.

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SUMMARY
Collaborate with the classroom teacher to create a strong positive, asset-based classroom culture, and implement a child focused creative learning environment that is focused on nurturing relationships with children and families. Early Childhood Development Specialists develop quality partnerships that encourage family engagement in their child's learning. Assist the classroom teacher in providing children with a developmentally appropriate learning environment in preparation for school success. Understand and follow the requirements for early learning performance standards, following the district policies and procedures, and maintaining requirements of the early childhood registry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed by this position for illustration purposes, and does not include other work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position. The job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

Child Education and Curriculum

• ? Work directly with children individually, in small and large groups under the direction of a certified teacher.
• ? Provide for their safety, guidance, and educational development.
• ? Demonstrate skills and effective strategies in strengthening the parent/child relationship.
• ? Implement the educational program, which includes weekly curriculum preparation, that best characterizes developmentally appropriate practice in the Early Childhood Education field.
• ? Use assessment information to individualize the weekly curriculum to build on