[WorkStudy] SMART Reader

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Position Information

Position Title: [WorkStudy] SMART Reader Department Periwinkle Child Development Center Location Albany Campus, Albany, OR Salary Grade Minimum Wage Salary Rate

$15.55

Job Summary:

This posting is for a Federal Work Study position. To be eligible for WorkStudy positions you must maintain enrollment in at least six (6) credits at LBCC, maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better (some positions may require a higher GPA), and have financial aid in place.

SMART is an early literacy program that helps pre-kindergarten through third grade students in low-income schools learn to read. The SMART Reader Work Study student works with children and their teachers to develop reading/literacy skills. SMART helps provide students with the early literacy foundation they need to succeed in school and later in life.

Essential Duties:

• Building relationships with young children to build a love of reading
• Read to and with PCDC students; modeling the enjoyment of reading. Work Study students are assigned to read with the students as supervisor assigns.
• Select appropriate books with PCDC students.
• Complete daily activity logs.
• Assisting Supervisor/Back up Supervisor when needed

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Hours vary with the site.
• Work is predominantly indoors in a child care center with little to no exposure to health hazards.
• Intermittent work may be outside with possible exposure to typical Oregon weather.
• Frequent interruptions are to be expected, some individual time may be allotted with children while under the direct visual supervision of a Lead Teacher employed by the site.
• Bending, squatting, sitting, standing, walking, carrying and lifting are included in daily activities.
• Interaction with children, parents, and staff members is daily.
• Considerable amount of variable levels of concentration with frequent or constant interruptions.

Education and Experience

• Must maintain enrollment in at least 6 credits at LBCC, maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better, and have financial aid in place to be eligible to work in a Work Study student employee capacity at Linn-Benton Community College.
• Certificates and Licensing:
• Must pass a fingerprint background check with Oregon's Central Background Registry (CBR).
• You must apply online at https://www.oregon.gov/delc/providers/Pages/cbr.aspx CBR Application in addition to requesting an interview for this job position through LBCC's Student Employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Work Study students must have a proficient level of reading, and should be able to effectively relate and work well with young children.
• Work Study students are advocates for children and have a belief that all children can learn the fundamental skills to be a reader.

Employment Requirement Criminal Background Check - C4 Applicant Instructions:

Applications submitted to this student recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:

• Resume

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran's consideration.

Resources and Tips for Applicants:

• View information about Accessibility in Recruitment and disability accommodations at Linn-Benton Community College at this link.

Special Notes to Applicants:

Additionally, please note:

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Terms and conditions of employment are subject to the terms outlined in the LBCC Administrative Rules and Board Policies.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
• Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at mercerh@linnbenton.edu

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Posting Number: S285 Posting Date: 09/01/2026 Closing Date:

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current LBCC student?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you applied and been found eligible to receive Financial Aid this current term?

• Yes

• No

• • LBCC requires all employees to maintain a primary physical residence within the State of Oregon. Remote work is not available to individuals residing outside Oregon. If you are currently located out-of-state, are you willing to relocate to Oregon before your work assignment begins?

• I am currently a resident of the State of Oregon

• Yes - I am willing to relocate to the State of Oregon if I am offered the position

• No - I am only interested in remote work

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Academic Transcript
• Cover Letter
• Veteran Status Documentation