Preschool Assistant Teacher - Part Time

Earlyeducationprogram; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Preschool Assistant Teachers to join their team. This part-time role involves nurturing and engaging with preschoolers, especially those with special needs, in a supportive classroom environment. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the children while helping them achieve their developmental milestones. If you are passionate about making a difference in young children's lives and enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values creativity, empathy, and a commitment to excellence in early childhood education.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Regularly scheduled breaks

Retirement match

Hands-on mission-driven work environment

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in preschool and with special needs children.
• Strong communication and passion for teaching are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's safety and well-being in the classroom.
• Assist in classroom organization and maintain materials.
• Support children in meeting developmental goals.

Skills

Experience in a preschool setting

Experience with children with special needs

Communication skills

Passion for teaching

Cool-tempered and friendly

Creativity in developing activities

Understanding child development principles

Mediation skills between children

Enrollment on Oregon’s Child Care Central Background Registry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Preschool Assistant Teacher - Part Time role at Early Education Program Inc.

Early Education Program Inc provided pay range

This range is provided by Early Education Program Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $18.00/hr

About The Job:

The Early Education Program (EEP) is looking for qualified full and part-time experienced Preschool Assistant Teachers to join our Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classroom teams in Springfield! EEP classrooms offer 7-9 special-education-eligible preschoolers fun and engaging activities that meet their needs. Assistant teachers are key members of the teaching team and help us provide a safe, organized, nurturing, and highly effective instructional program for all EEP children.

We are currently seeking staffing for a part time position, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all children are safe and well-cared for at all times with an average ratio of four+ staff for 7-9 children.
• Assists in the set-up, organization, and maintenance of the classroom and materials/supplies; assists with record keeping, copying, filing, and communication with families as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Interacts with children in warm, fun, and positive ways; is nurturing and shows enthusiasm.
• Is flexible, mindful, and responsive to individual child needs.
• Supports EVERY child in meeting developmental goals outlined in Oregon’s Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines (ODE, 2019) and on each child’s Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). Embeds key goals routinely.
• Uses strategies that prevent challenging behavior; deals with child feelings with empathy; treats challenging behavior as communication; helps teach social-emotional skills.
• Lesson plans for & may lead one-on-one and small groups daily; assists in large groups; leads or assists during free play /other routines including transitions.
• Assists in assessing child progress at least weekly/as directed by the teacher/service coordinator/site supervisor.
• Is welcoming to families. Shows respect for all families. Acts to secure the confidentiality of family records/information.
• Acts to maintain required State licensing requirements.
• Attends training requested by EEP's contractor, Director, and/or Site Supervisor.
• Demonstrates an excellent work ethic; is punctual; attendance is exemplary.
• Deals mindfully and flexibly with feedback; gives feedback respectfully.
• Interested in learning new skills; willing to be coached.

Skills And Requirements/Preferences:

• Experience in a preschool setting is preferred.
• Experience with children with special needs is preferred.
• Communicating well with others is required.
• Loves children, passionate about teaching, and making a difference is required.
• Cool-tempered, friendly, mindful, and accepting of feelings is required.
• Creative and practical; excited to develop activities for children that are engaging/fun with a focus on the goals required.
• Understanding the principles of child development & key preschool teaching methods is preferred.
• Can act as a mediator between children is required.
• Enrolled on Oregon’s Child Care Central Background Registry (CBR) required.

Compensation And Benefits For Eligible Employees:

• Hourly rate range: $16.32 to $18.44/hour.
• Paid holidays.
• Regularly scheduled breaks throughout the year.
• A retirement match.
• A hands-on mission-driven work environment.

About Early Education Program:

The Early Education Program (EEP) is Lane County’s largest specialized preschool. Since 1981, we have successfully served preschoolers with special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other developmental delays. In 2016, our organization expanded to also serve preschoolers from income-eligible families in the Eugene and Creswell communities through Oregon's Preschool Promise program. Currently, over 200 children attend our family of classrooms in Creswell, Eugene, Junction City, and Springfield. EEP offers great benefits, for eligible employees, paid time off, paid holidays, work-life balance, and a hands-on, mission-driven work environment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education