ECSE Preschool Assistant Teacher — Caring, Flexible Hours

Early Education Program; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Retirement match

Public Service Loan Forgiveness fornon

Job summary

Early Education Program (EEP) seeks kind, caring Preschool Assistant Teachers to join ECSE classrooms in Eugene and Springfield. Part-time and full-time roles involve mornings/afternoons, supporting 7–9 children with a strong emphasis on safety, nurturing instruction, and developmental progress.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, documenting progress, and collaborating with families and teachers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a preschool setting preferred.
• Experience with children with special needs preferred.
• Excellent communication with families and team members required.
• Passionate about teaching, patient, kind, and flexible.
• Willing to be coached and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are safe and well-cared for with appropriate staff ratios.
• Assist with setup, organization, and materials; help with records and family communication.
• Engage with children in warm, positive ways and show enthusiasm.
• Be flexible and responsive to individual child needs.
• Support development goals per Oregon guidelines and IFSP plans.
• Use strategies to prevent challenging behavior and teach social-emotional skills.
• Lead or assist with daily lesson plans and small groups; support large groups and routines.
• Assess child progress weekly or as directed by teachers.

Skills

Preschool experience

Experience with special needs

Strong communication

Love for children

Calm and mindful temperament

Creative activity planning

Developmentally appropriate practices

Mediator between children

CBR background check

Job description

Early Education Program (EEP) seeks kind, caring Preschool Assistant Teachers to join ECSE classrooms in Eugene and Springfield. Part-time and full-time roles involve mornings/afternoons, supporting 7–9 children with a strong emphasis on safety, nurturing instruction, and developmental progress.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, documenting progress, and collaborating with families and teachers.