Preschool Assistant Teacher: Nurture Growth & Safe Learning

Early Education Program; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Breaks throughout the year

Job summary

The Early Education Program (EEP) is seeking a qualified Preschool Assistant Teacher to join our Bethel Preschool Promise team in Eugene, Oregon. The role is part-time to full-time and supports a 16-18 child classroom in a free full-day care environment.

You will assist the lead teacher, supervise children, and help implement individualized goals, maintain safety, and collaborate with families. Experience with young children and familiarity with Oregon guidelines are preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled on Oregon’s CBR background registry.
• Experience teaching preschool or with young children preferred.
• Good communication and teaching skills.
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable.
• Creative and practical.
• Understanding of child development and preschool teaching methods.
• Familiar with safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Spanish-speaking preferred.
• BS/BA or Associate Degree in education or relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure up to 18 children are safe with a 3-4 staff to 18 children ratio.
• Assist in the set-up, organization, and maintenance of the classroom; assist with records, copying, filing, and communication with families as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Interact with children in warm, fun, and positive ways; be nurturing and enthusiastic.
• Be flexible, mindful, and responsive to individual child needs.
• Support children in meeting developmental goals per Oregon’s Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines (ODE, 2019).
• Routinely use strategies that prevent challenging behavior and teach social-emotional skills.
• Lead small groups daily; assist in large groups and during transitions.
• Assist in assessing child progress (data collection) weekly as directed by teachers/site director.
• Maintain confidentiality of family records/information; welcome families.
• Attend trainings requested by EEP Director, Site Director, and/or Lead Teacher.
• Be punctual; attendance should be exemplary.
• Accept feedback mindfully and flexibly.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Spanish language

Classroom management

Safety guidelines

Mediating between children

Education

BS/BA or Associate Degree in education or relevant field

Job description

The Early Education Program (EEP) is seeking a qualified Preschool Assistant Teacher to join our Bethel Preschool Promise team in Eugene, Oregon. The role is part-time to full-time and supports a 16-18 child classroom in a free full-day care environment.

You will assist the lead teacher, supervise children, and help implement individualized goals, maintain safety, and collaborate with families. Experience with young children and familiarity with Oregon guidelines are preferred.