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Educational Preschool Assistant

STUDENT EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION

(Off-Campus/College Work Study Program)

CITY OF PORTLAND

Equal Opportunity Employer

Work Study Positions are open and available only for students with college Work Study grants approved by a college Financial Aid Office.

Job Title: Educational Preschool Assistant

Agency: Portland Parks & Recreation / Portland Parks Preschool

Contact Person: Kristi Lilly

Phone: (503) 444-0682

Address: 305 NE 102nd Ave., Suite 250 / Portland, OR 97720

Pay: $10.75 per hour

Description of Duties:

  • Assists on-site educational preschool activities in a      classroom setting.
  • Set-up & clean-up of activities.
  • Assists in classroom student management.
  • Plan & implement room decorations & set-up      learning stations.
  • Work with individual students as requested.
  • Provides information to the public concerning      recreation programs.

Requirement/Skills:

  • Provide a high level of customer service in all      interactions with the general public, co-workers, and those contacted      within the course of work.
  • Ability to take initiative, be creative in developing      support materials, understand age levels & abilities of children 3-5      years.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships      with lead Teacher, Parents and Recreation Staff.

Number of Available Positions: 12-14

Available work Schedule and Locations: Fall, Winter, and/or Spring Terms
* Not required to commit to all Program meeting day / Student can chose available days
* Shifts can be combined for a longer day

Charles Jordan Community Center (N Portland)
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri        9am-12pm

East Portland Community Center (E Portland)
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri        8:30-11:30am
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri        12:15-3:15pm

Hillside Community Center (NW Portland)
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri        9am-12pm

Matt Dishman Community Center (NE Portland)
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri        9am-12pm

Montavilla Community Center (SE Portland)
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri        9am-11:30am
Mon/Wed/Fri                          12:15-2:45pm

Mt. Scott Community Center (SE Portland)
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri        8:45-11:45am
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri        12:30-3:30pm

Peninsula Park Community Center (N Portland)
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri        9:15-12:15pm
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri        1pm-4pm

Sellwood Community Center (SE Portland)
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri        9:30-12:30pm

St. Johns Community Center (N Portland)
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri        8:30-11:30am
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri        12:15-3:15pm

Woodstock Community Center (SE Portland)
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri        9am-12pm