Preschool Teacher

About the role

Ensures, supports, and promotes each child’s learning, well-being, and development in cooperation with their parents and other early childhood professionals in a manner consistent with the Head Start Performance Standards, USDA, and day care licensing regulations. Based on parent goals, classroom observations and individual child assessments the teacher plans a developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum which meets the needs of all children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool‑age children
• Plan and implement curriculum aligned with Head Start Performance Standards and child development best practices
• Individualize instruction based on observations, assessments, and family goals
• Conduct developmental screenings, assessments, and maintain child portfolios and documentation
• Promote children’s cognitive, language, social‑emotional, and physical development
• Communicate regularly and respectfully with families about child progress and classroom activities
• Support family engagement through conferences, home visits, and classroom involvement opportunities
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to classroom staff and volunteers
• Collaborate with education, health, mental health, and disabilities staff to support children’s needs
• Maintain accurate records, program documentation, and compliance requirements
• Promote healthy practices related to nutrition, safety, and overall wellness
• Model positive guidance strategies and responsive teaching practices
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and program planning activities
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Preschool Teacher A: Associate’s degree in Early childhood education or child development; or any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education or child development AND 6 months of actual work experience teaching preschool age children. (Oregon Registry Step 9 or higher per degree or college coursework pathway)

Preschool Teacher B: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early childhood education or child development; or any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education or child development AND 6 months of actual work experience teaching preschool age children. (Oregon Registry Step 10 or higher per degree or college coursework pathway)

Metro locations include Washington County and Multnomah County sites.

Pay

Preschool Teacher A – $23.99- $26.65 hourly ($26.38- $29.32 hourly in Metro locations)

Preschool Teacher B - $25.67- $28.52 hourly ($29.42- $31.37 hourly in Metro locations)

Placement within the range is determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Benefits

OCDC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being,