*General Information
Willamette Education Service District is accepting applications for a full-time (40 hours per week) Preschool Instructor position. The position requires Oregon Registry Step 8 or higher. Successful candidate will work as a member of the Early Learning Department and will follow a 190-day calendar. This position will be based at the Willamette ESD in Falls City, OR and will begin as soon as possible upon conclusion of the selection process.
*Duties, Responsibilities & Qualifications
The Preschool Instructor is responsible for the general supervision, management, and instruction of preschool age children. This includes improving student success through implementing program approved curriculum; documenting instruction and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The Preschool Instructor will promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of enrolled children through age-appropriate instruction and progress monitoring/assessment of each child. The Preschool Instructor is not responsible for grades, special education paperwork, or standardized assessments for eligibility. The Preschool Instructor is responsible for implementing a general education preschool curriculum in alignment with other state funded public preschool program.
Please review the job description for specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position.
*Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) Classified position represented by the Oregon School Employees Association.
Placement on the Willamette ESD Classified Salary Schedule Range 19, Step 1-6; ($26.49-$33.88 per hour) will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training and experience. Pay rates shown are based upon 2022-2025 classified bargaining agreement; and are subject to change based upon the outcome of new collective bargaining agreement.
Willamette ESD supports payment for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for eligible employees. Employer-paid PERS, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are also provided to eligible employees. To view a summary of benefits, please click here.
*Application Process
Applications must be submitted online at https://willamette.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Applicants must submit a completed application with a resume and a letter of introduction. Applications missing these items are considered incomplete and will not be considered.
Copies of transcripts and license(s) must be uploaded to the application for all licensed positions. Successful applicants to Licensed positions will be required to provide official transcripts to Human Resources before completion of the hiring process.
If you require assistance with the application or interview process due to a disability, please call Director of Human Resources at (503) 385-4752. Alternate formats are available upon request.
The Willamette Education Service District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $26.49 to $33.88 Per Hour
