Temporary Preschool Educational Assistant

Prescott Elementary School; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid retirement

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Prescott Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Temporary Preschool Educational Assistant to support teachers, assist with student supervision, and help with health-care needs under supervision. The role runs 35 hours per week during the 2026-2027 school year and offers a competitive hourly rate with benefits.

Responsibilities include aiding instruction, managing basic clerical tasks, and maintaining student records.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with young children.
• Two years of postsecondary study or an associate's degree.
• Multicultural competency is required.
• Willing to get certified to drive the District van.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and students by supporting instruction and classroom activities.
• Provide health care needs for students under supervision.
• Maintain detailed records and communicate with families and staff.
• Support classroom management and safety during recess and transit.

Skills

Experience with young children

Multicultural Competency

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Associate's degree or higher

AA degree in Early Education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Preschool Educational Assistant

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5926702
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 14, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

Temporary Preschool Educational Assistant
PrescottElementary School

2026-2027
Rate: $20.84 - $27.42 DOE, PLUS employer-paid retirement, and generous benefits package, Job Classification L
Hours:35 hours per week
Workdays: 174 work calendar days (based on full work calendar year)
Deadline to apply: Open Until Filled; Applications received by September 24, 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
• Willing to get certified to drive students in the District van

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

Knowledge Required

• 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

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

License, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required

• 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

Reports to: Building Principal

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

Position Details

• Understands and recognizes the children’s backgrounds including languages and cultures of the home in executing classroom environments, experiences and discipline.
• Supports the maintenance of an inviting classroom environment with a rich array of culturally appropriate materials from 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 the purpose of providing appropriate and emergency care for children.
• Provides physical assistance to students with disabilities which may include toileting, changing, feeding, lifting and supervising 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 and behavioral skills.
• Implements classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/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 and positive learning environment.
• Maintains classroom materials, students’ files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Performs basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
• Reports relevant performance & behavioral data of individual learns that supports the planning process. Reports incidents relating to specific students (i.e., discipline, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and administration.

Other Job Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation 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 following approved 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/converse and the ability to evacuate students from classrooms/building

Position Type: Part Time

Salary: $20.84 to $27.42 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Patty Coatney
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]