Kindergarten/First Grade Educational Assistant

Sacramento Elementary School; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid retirement

Job summary

Sacramento Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, is hiring a Kindergarten/First Grade Educational Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports teachers, assists with health care needs, and helps maintain a positive learning environment while engaging with diverse students.

The position is part-time, 7 hours per day, with 177 workdays. Salary ranges from $19.98 to $26.29 per hour DOE, plus employer-paid retirement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years or more of experience working with young children.
• Two years of postsecondary study or an associate's degree or a passing score on relevant assessments.
• Multicultural competency.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and students to support classroom instruction.
• Administer first aid and basic medical protocols as trained.
• Maintain confidential student records and report incidents to teachers.
• Monitor students during recess and transitions to ensure safety.

Skills

Three years experience with children

Multicultural competency

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Associate's degree or higher

AA degree in Early Education preferred

Two years of postsecondary study

Job description

Kindergarten/First Grade Educational Assistant

Parkrose SD 3 Sacramento Elementary School - Portland, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Parkrose SD 3

Job Details

Job ID: 5943106
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Kindergarten/First Grade Educational Assistant Pos: 2900
SacramentoElementary School
2026-2027 School Year
Rate: $19.98 - $26.29 per hour DOE, PLUS, employer-paid retirement, and generous benefits package; Job Classification J1

Hours: 7 Hours: 35 hours per week
Days: 177 workdays (based on full work calendar year)
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled; Applications received by Friday, October 2, 2026, will be given first consideration

Overview: The job of “Educational Assistant”, is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students; relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks; and assisting students by providing for health care needs. Educational Assistants contribute to the educational and personal growth of students through positive adult-student interaction and examples and facilitate the smooth operation of the school by assisting teachers as directed.

Job Requirements

• Experience required - three (3) years or more of experience working with young children
• Two years of postsecondary study in an academic program, or
• An associate's (or higher) degree, or
• A passing score on a state or local academic assessment that measures knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics when available.
• Multicultural Competency

Preferred

• AA degree in Early Education preferred
• Bilingual
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred

Reports to: Building Principal or Supervisor

Parkrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Details

Essential Job Functions

• Understands and recognizes the children’s backgrounds including languages and cultures of the home in executingclassroom environments, experiences and discipline.
• Supports the maintenance of an inviting classroom environment with a rich array of culturally appropriate materialsfrom the arts and sciences that are organized and accessible to young learners.
• Supports children as they become independent in self-care (toileting, hand washing, eating, caring for their belongings, etc.)
• Supports the lead teacher in the documentation of student learning and classroom experiences (taking photos,recording learning stories).
• Be open to learning the technology tools required to document and record student learning outcomes using Habits of Mind Developmental Rubrics.
• Administers first aid and medical protocols, after appropriate training, as designated by the school nurse for thepurpose of providing appropriate and emergency care for children.
• Provides physical assistance to students with disabilities which may include toileting, changing, feeding, lifting andsupervising a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, safety patrol and bus loading or riding.
• Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living andbehavioral skills.
• Implements classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to supportand/or reinforce classroom objectives.
• Monitors students during classroom recesses within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds,hallways, classrooms, library, bus stops, cafeteria, crossing streets, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe andpositive learning environment.
• Maintains classroom materials, students’ files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learningenvironment.
• Performs basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintainingstudent files and providing classroom materials.
• Reports relevant performance & behavioral data of individual learns that supports the planning process. Reportsincidents relating to specific students (i.e., discipline, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information toteachers and administration.

Other Job Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their workactivities.
• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting inevaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing of students’ objectives.
• Willingness to learn inquiry approaches for supporting young children
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge.

Physical Requirements

In a five (5) hour day the educational assistant may:

• Stand/walk – 3 – 4 hours
• Sit - 2 – 4 hours
• Bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs or ladders
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds. May, after appropriate training and followingapproved methods, also require the ability to physically intervene with assistance 50 to 100 lbs.
• Requires continuous reaching, bending, crouching, twisting, kneeling and the repetitive use of arms,hands, wrists and legs.

The educational assistant will need

• Near/far visual acuity, depth perception, unaffected field of vision, unaffected hearing, ability to talk/converseand the ability to evacuate students from classrooms/building

Work Expectations

• Regular attendance at work must be maintained
• Punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings and following schedules
• Maintains confidential information relating to students, families and colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to gather and report relevant data
• Ability to maintain supportive working relationships with adults and children

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required Skills to perform

• Basic clerical functions
• Basic math calculations
• Provide for health care needs of students.
• Use English in both written and verbal form
• Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Maintain detailed and accurate records
• Operate standard office equipment including Microsoft computer applications
• The principles of child development and instructional processes

Ability to

• Understand and address students with special needs
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Read/interpret/apply rules, regulations and policies
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations

License, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required

• Oregon Department of Education - Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (cost to the employee: $12.50 for fingerprints; $75.00 for criminal background check – one-time payroll deduction)
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain

Position Type: Part Time

Salary: $19.98 to $26.29 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA