Join our Team at Portland Community College
Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.
Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at [contact details available in the full listing].
Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Under the direction of the Outdoor Nature-Based (ONB) Program and Child Development Center management, works with the Sr. Child Development Specialist (Mentor Teacher) to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and programs for children (ages three years to five years old) in the Outdoor Nature-based Program. Models and provides feedback on appropriate interaction skills and teaching techniques for program students and parents. Interacts on a daily basis with children in the assigned labs, parents, Early Education and Family Studies students, program faculty, and Senior Child Development Specialist. What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For
***Apply by August 30, 2026***
This is a part time FTE for the full year, however, It is a 40 hours a week schedule from September through June in an academic year. This position is fully grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. If grant funding is reduced or discontinued, the position may be reduced or eliminated.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey-level position within a two-tier job family. The incumbent’s primary responsibilities include guiding children and providing general support for the Outdoor Nature-Based (ONB) Program and Child Development Center lab settings. This role is distinguished from the Senior Child Development Specialist, which carries primary responsibility for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, mentoring ECE students, and participating in the evaluation of student coursework, seminars, and instructional modules.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.
Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at [contact details available in the full listing].
Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Under the direction of the Outdoor Nature-Based (ONB) Program and Child Development Center management, works with the Sr. Child Development Specialist (Mentor Teacher) to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and programs for children (ages three years to five years old) in the Outdoor Nature-based Program. Models and provides feedback on appropriate interaction skills and teaching techniques for program students and parents. Interacts on a daily basis with children in the assigned labs, parents, Early Education and Family Studies students, program faculty, and Senior Child Development Specialist. What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For
***Apply by August 30, 2026***
This is a part time FTE for the full year, however, It is a 40 hours a week schedule from September through June in an academic year. This position is fully grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. If grant funding is reduced or discontinued, the position may be reduced or eliminated.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey-level position within a two-tier job family. The incumbent’s primary responsibilities include guiding children and providing general support for the Outdoor Nature-Based (ONB) Program and Child Development Center lab settings. This role is distinguished from the Senior Child Development Specialist, which carries primary responsibility for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, mentoring ECE students, and participating in the evaluation of student coursework, seminars, and instructional modules.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Guides and oversees children, ages three years through five
years in the Outdoor Nature-Based Program and Child Development
Center.