Preschool Teacher Associate

Linn-Benton Community College; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Tuition remission

Leave benefits

Retirement eligibility

Professional development funds

Job summary

LBCC's Preschool Teacher Associate at Albany Campus assists the Preschool Classroom Teacher with early childhood activities and supports alignment with the ECE program philosophy.

The role requires an Associate’s degree (or ORO Step 6) with related experience, and involves collaboration with families, staff, and program faculty to meet developmental needs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in the preferred discipline of Child Development, Early Child Development, Human Development plus one year of working with children ages 0–5; or an ORO Step 6 with one year of experience.
• Awareness and sensitivity in anti-bias and equitable practices required.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission of the college-based lab school.
• Assist with planning, implementation, and supervision of constructivist activities.
• Document children's developmental goals and help develop curriculum.
• Greet and interact with parents daily.
• Coordinate with Center Director and staff to meet developmental needs.
• Maintain health, safety, and confidentiality of records.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with families

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Development or Human Development

Job description

Posting

Position Information

Position Title: Preschool Teacher Associate

Department: Periwinkle Child Development Center

Appointment Type: Renewal Dependent on Funding

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position FTE: .769

Location: Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Salary Grade: 17

Salary Rate: The starting annual salary is $41,145, and the role comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

The Preschool Teacher Associate assists with early childhood education activities as the children’s classroom teacher support, working directly under the Preschool Classroom Teacher. Supports the Preschool Classroom Teacher in ensuring aspects of classroom teaching align with the Early Childhood Education ( ECE ) Program coursework and philosophy. Provides information, feedback, and support to families and collaborates with staff and faculty.

Essential Duties

1. Support the mission of college-based lab school that servesstudent parents, their children, and students in the EarlyChildhood Education Program.
2. Supports the planning, implementation, and supervision of theconstructivist classroom including developmentally appropriateguidance, environment, and activities.
3. Operates in the position of Preschool Classroom Teacher whenthe Teacher is out of the classroom for meetings, breaks, ortemporary absences of less than 30 days.
4. Supports the Preschool Classroom Teacher to document children’sdevelopmental goals and develop appropriate curriculum based upon those observations.
5. Greets and interacts with parents in a warm and respectfulmanner on a daily basis.
6. Provides parents with information about their children throughdaily feedback.
7. Coordinate and confer with Center Director, teaching staff, andECE program faculty to ensure that childrens’ programs meet thechildrens’ developmental needs as well as ECE program instructionalneeds.
8. Collaborates with Center Director, teaching team, CenterCoordinator, and ECE faculty to address questions, concerns, needs,or problems that arise from students or parents related to programoperations.
9. Follows policies for maintaining health and first aid recordsand promoting good health and nutrition. Maintain confidentialityof all student and family records.
10. Maintain a healthy and safe classroom space, according toindustry standards.
11. Perform other related duties as required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical Skills and Abilities: Pushing, pulling, and carrying supplies, cleaning equipment, and files, and other equipment in the range of 10-40 lbs. Frequent lifting, bending, squatting, and kneeling while assisting children or conducting classroom responsibilities. Requires sufficient dexterity to operate a computer. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers. Requires hearing and speaking ability sufficient to communicate.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a child development center and office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Operates mostly in a classroom environment with regular outdoor time. Occasional evening meetings may be required.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience: Associate’s degree in the preferred discipline of Child Development, Early Child Development, Human Development plus one year of working with children ages 0 –5; or an ORO Step 6 with one year of experience working with children ages 0 – 5 years old. Verified Practicum experience will be given the same weight as paid work experience.

Awareness and sensitivity in anti-bias and equitable practices required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and Skills: Must have exceptional skills in classroom and behavior management. Requires a solid understanding of child development, theory, practice, and related programs. Must have current computer and database knowledge.

Abilities: Must be able to independently perform duties of the position efficiently and effectively. Must be able to provide instruction, guidance, and resource support to children and families. Requires the ability to apply technical rules, regulations, and guidelines related to Oregon Health Sanitation and Department of Child Care Licensing rules. Requires the ability to organize, plan, and prioritize duties to meet schedules and timelines. Requires the ability to communicate formally and informally with a wide range of contacts within the college setting. Requires the ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, and friendliness in dealing with people under stressful conditions. Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.

Employment Requirement

Criminal Background Check - Central Background Registry

Information Regarding the Salary Placement Process

According to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between LBCC and the Independent Association of Classified Employees ( IACE ), all Classified employees begin at Step 1 of the salary schedule, corresponding to the position’s grade. Placement at a higher step on the schedule is not negotiable, except by mutual written agreement of Association leadership and LBCC Human Resources. These exceptions are uncommon, and only granted in limited circumstances.

The Preschool Teacher Associate position is graded as a Grade 17. Step 1 on the Classified salary schedule for this grade is $41,145 for a 190-day Academic Year appointment, prorated at .769 FTE . Progression on the salary schedule is subject to the terms and conditions laid out in the IACE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Click here to view the current agreement, including the negotiated salary schedules by fiscal year.

LBCC values a work life balance. Here are some benefits ofworking at LBCC :

• Medical, dental, vision insurance for employee anddependents
• Free tuition for employees and their dependents
• Prorated sick leave, personal leave, and paid holidays basedupon annual workload
• Public Employees Retirement eligibility after 6 months ( LBCCpays the six percent employee contribution)
• Professional development funds

Additionally, please note:

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required tobe compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant havingOregon residency at the time work commences.
• LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees whodemonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluatedand formally certified by a college-approved professional oragency. Eligibility to apply for and receive bilingual payincentives for Spanish and languages other than English are subjectto the provisions of Administrative Rule 6025-06. For moreinformation, please LBCCBilingual Pay Incentive Administrative Policy or the Classified Association Agreement.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminalbackground check.
• Linn-Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship.Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the USDepartment of Homeland Security’s Form I-9 confirming authorizationto work in the United States of America.

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employercommitted 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 [e-mail].

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Posting Number: 0601398-C

Posting Date: 08/27/2026

Closing Date: 09/09/2026