Job Summary

Ashbrook Independent School is seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and creative Preschool Teacher to work with the teaching staff in the school’s early childhood program that serves ages 3-4.  This is a temporary position for the 25-26 school year for approximately the months of October-February with dates subject to change if extension is needed by the school.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

An Ashbrook Educator will:

• Be passionate about working with students of this particular age group.
• Know the appropriate knowledge and skills regarding developmental characteristics and needs of the specific age group with whom they work.
• Create a safe and secure environment in which students grow in both autonomy and the ability to work and play together.
• Support programs that actively engage students in making connections, solving problems, and thinking independently.
• Defend the dignity and worth of each member of the community and create an environment that fosters respect, understanding, and acceptance of differences.
• Help students learn to make responsible choices and understand the consequences of their actions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The Preschool Teacher will work in conjunction with other Preschool and Pre-K teachers to:

• Coordinate the care, development and instructional support of preschool age children (ages 3-4) enrolled in Ashbrook’s Preschool Program.
• Plan learning opportunities and curriculum to develop skills designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth.
• Develop a range of engaging activities including both indoor and outdoor games, classroom projects and centers, circle time, special projects, etc.
• Collaborate with staff within the preschool and early childhood program as well as with other staff throughout the school.
• Communicate proactively and positively with parents through multiple communication methods.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and health of children in the program.
• Create and maintain a positive and caring learning environment.
• Maintain all classroom state licensing requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in a preschool/early childhood classroom or childcare facility or other experience working with the age group.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate preschool teaching strategies designed to promote learning in all early childhood domains.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must have prior to or within 2 weeks of start date: CPR/First Aid certification, Food Handlers Card, registration with Oregon Central Background Registry, Child Abuse and Neglect Training

Preferred Qualifications:

• College level coursework and/or an Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood or Child Development.
  
  

Compensation

Hourly wage rate will be determined based on experience level. 

Eligible for full medical, dental, and retirement benefits for the employee as well as paid professional development and paid sick leave. 

Apply

Your application should include a current resume, cover letter, and professional references.

Applications will be screened starting July 7th

Start Date: Approximately mid-October

About the School

Ashbrook Independent School is a secular, private, coeducational institution whose mission is to “Challenge and Nurture Academically Capable Students”. The school includes a preschool, an elementary school, and a middle school.

Ashbrook’s educators continue to nourish children’s joy of discovery and passion for learning and to provide for all children’s social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and moral growth.  Specifically for younger children, it is important to give special attention to the mastery of those basic skills and concepts that are the foundation of all future learning. As children grow older, they enter a period in their educational experience where they experience a variety of significant changes, both individually and collectively. The range of academic ability and physical and emotional development becomes wide.

For additional information on the history of Ashbrook and its programs, please go to our website at www.ashbrookschool.org.

The cover letter should clearly articulate how you meet the qualifications of the position. Ashbrook Independent School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.