Student Early Care and Education Assistant

Department: OSU-Cascades Special Instructions to Applicants: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: • A Resume • A Cover Letter • Transcripts For additional information please contact: Shandell Landon at Shandell.landon@osucascades.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. 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 2 years. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval Job Description: This recruitment will be used to fill up to 10 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Early Care and Education Assistant at Oregon State University Cascades. OSU-Cascades and COCC have collaborated on an opportunity for students to participate in a paid internship. Students will have the option to work with a partner in an early learning setting to serve Central Oregon families. Students are required to work in an early childhood program providing care for infants to children age. Students will work under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher and a faculty mentor to learn skills in early learning that can be applied immediately to a job in Central Oregon. Participants will receive: • $18.50/hour while working in your career field for up to 24 hours a week • Up to 45 academic credits, saving up to $12,000 in tuition and fees (based on enrollment) • Career placement advising after completion • Flexibility in placement at child care center in Deschutes County • Experience that meets state ELD qualifications to be an early learning childcare teacher The Undergraduate Student Outreach Assistant performs a variety of work related to outreach programs, including assistance at camps, youth programs, nutrition and education programs, and physical activity courses. Position Duties: • Assist in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate, play-based, culturally responsive, and equity-oriented interactions with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool-aged children. • Prepare and maintain a safe, attractive, neat, and functional environment, both indoors and outdoors, and utilize the environment as a teaching tool. • Assist with bottle preparation and/or preparing lunch and snacks for children. • Collaborate with teachers and staff members to create and deliver developmentally appropriate, play-based, culturally responsive, and equity-oriented interactions with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool-aged children. • Form a positive, supportive team atmosphere with other teachers and staff members. OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Professionalism Qualifications: Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standardHigh School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling programUndergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per termUndergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per termGraduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term* *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Required Qualifications: • Experience caring for children 0-5 years old • Demonstrable contributions to promoting and enhancing diversity • Oregon DELC Background Clearance- Criminal Background Registry (CBR) • OSU Background Clearance • Student will need to also meet any required qualifications of the partner organization supervising at the internship site.Additional Required Qualifications: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 2 years.Current internship placement through OSU Cascades or COCC in their field of Early Childhood Education Prior acceptance to Early Childhood Education Workforce Grant through OSU required. For information on applying to the ECE workforce grant, contact Shandell Landon at shandell.landon@oaucascades.eduPreferred Qualifications: • Experience in a licensed early care and education center • Previous or current college courses in Early Childhood Education, Early Education, Human Development and Family Sciences, Special Education, or related field. Working Conditions/Schedule: Salary Range: $18.50 Anticipated Start Date: 2026-07-21 Anticipated End Date: 2026-12-15