Early Childhood Associate Teacher Pool - 2025/2026
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Position Information
Department
Family Resource Center (MSA)
Classification Title
Early Childhood Assoc Teacher
Job Title
Early Childhood Associate Teacher Pool - 2025/2026
Appointment Type
Classified Staff
Job Location
Corvallis
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Employment Category
Regular
Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill future full-time Early Childhood Associate Teacher positions for the Family Resource Center's Corvallis Early Care and Education Centers at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Associate Teacher supports the lead teachers in one of the Family Resource Center's Corvallis Early Care and Education (ECE) centers. Campus ECE centers are committed to continually discovering, creating, and sustaining a teaching and learning environment that supports inquiry, diversity and equity. Associate Teachers are responsible (as outlined below) for the areas to which they are assigned and the young children in their care. Associate Teachers support the lead teacher(s), the Center Director, help with other Center wide duties, and work with parents, as assigned. Associate Teachers report to the lead teachers of their respective classrooms. This position requires knowledge of child development, excellent communication skills and tremendous patience to provide a safe, emotionally secure, and nurturing environment for the healthy development of young children. The Associate Teacher will assist all classroom program operations including the engagement and support of children and families, center procedures, curriculum planning and implementation, and developmental assessments. Guidelines used for operation will follow Early Learning Division (ELD) Office of Child Care regulations, state health regulations, and program rules and philosophy. The Associate Teacher will build and maintain relationships with the parent(s) of each child and ensure clear communication on each child's progress and care plan. This position will assist the Lead Teacher in the development and mentoring of Early Childhood Assistant Teachers and student Interns in the classroom.
The Associate Teacher will work collaboratively with other program staff to provide a high-quality early care and education program of direct service to young children and their families. This position is informed by the fields of Early Childhood Education, Child Development and Human Development and maintains a working knowledge and compliance with the Oregon ELD Office of Child Care licensing standards and is knowledgeable about the trends and best practices in the field of early care and education.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
•217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
•Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
85% Planning & Classroom Coordination:
- Assist in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate, play-based, culturally responsive, and equity-oriented educational program with an emergent curriculum for an assigned program and age range of children from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
- Assist the lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum/activities.
- Develop positive, emotionally attuned relationships with children in care.
- Prepare and maintain a safe, attractive, neat, and functional environment, both indoors and outdoors, and utilize the environment as a teaching tool.
- Support documentation of each child's progress daily to inform curriculum and communicate with parents by recording children's activities and engagement in the room.
- Assist program staff with lunch and break time schedules. Assume lead teacher duties when needed.
- Develop supportive and caring relationships with parents that fosters a home-school connection to facilitate children's adjustment and ongoing learning and development.
- Maintain communication with parents through daily documentation and as needed through email or verbally, and encouraging parents to participate in classroom or Center-wide events.
- Form a positive, supportive team atmosphere with other program teachers and staff members.
- Contribute to the Center's professional community through attendance and participation at staff meetings, classroom team meetings, and other Center staff development opportunities, including staff development week and staff development days.
- Engage in reflection and action about equity initiatives at the Center.
- Participate at Center-wide events such as Curriculum Night, including preparation and presentation of materials and responding to parents.
- Participate in weekly team meetings with program teachers, staff and director to develop curriculum, children's experiences and development.
- Ensure all federal, local, state, and/or program documentation is completed and accurate.
- Model exemplary and high-quality practice and professionalism for students who are engaged in early childhood professional preparation.
- Participate actively in one's own professional development and support the professional development and growth of colleagues and students at the Center.
10% Engagement:
- Family Engagement: ensure consistent and clear communication with parents, maintaining an atmosphere of warmth and openness. Assist the lead teacher child assessments and communication with the child's parents; participate in "open house" for parents.
- Support outreach by modeling a high quality of practice for visitors and engaging with groups outside of the Center about Center practices. Meet with visitors when possible and participate in the design and implementation of special events held at the Center.
5% Other Duties As Assigned
What We Require
An Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a recognized program; OR a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; OR a minimum of twenty semester hours (thirty quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; AND one year of experience in a certified day care center or comparable group care program; OR two years of experience, including at least one year as a teacher, in a certified day care center or comparable group child care program.
What You Will Need
- Experience in ECE
- Demonstrable contributions to promoting and enhancing diversity.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Must be enrolled in the Oregon's Office of Child Care Central Background Registry, hold a current Oregon Approved Food Handlers card, and a current First Aid/CPR card by time of appointment.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months
What We Would Like You to Have
- BS or BA in Human Development, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field and meets NAEYC accreditation requirements.
- 3+ years of experience in birth to three ECE program
- Experience using child development assessment
- Experience teaching or working with children who have special developmental needs.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
On-site active engagement in an early care and education context interacting with adults and children including work outdoors. Center hours will be 8am-4:30pm.
Pay Method
Hourly
Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Min Salary
$18.79
Max Salary
$27.92
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/170762
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P05346CT
Number of Vacancies
Multiple
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/02/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
07/17/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
06/30/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis as vacancies arise.
Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.
Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact: Tania Henry at Tania.henry@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-4906.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 9MB or less. Transcripts must be received by the closing date. If you have trouble uploading your transcripts, reach out to the contact listed.
A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential may be uploaded as License or Certification 1. The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.
- Location:
- Corvallis
- Job Type:
- FullTime