Preschool Lead Teacher, Co-Teacher, and Assistant Teacher
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Location : Multiple THPRD locations - Beaverton, OR
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 25-00069
Department: Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (Multiple Departments)
Opening Date: 07/16/2025
Description
Preschool Program Opportunities - 2025-2026 School Year
Do you have a passion for working with preschool-age children? Are you team-oriented and safety-conscious? If so, we want you on our team!
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our 9-month preschool programs across multiple locations, starting in September 2025 and running through May 2026. These part-time, year-round positions may be scheduled for 8-29 hours per week, with hours typically Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, depending on program needs.
Preschool Programs:
- Nature Kids Preschool Program at the Tualatin Hills Nature Center is a nature-based preschool which integrates environmental education and experiential learning.
- Fanno Farmers at the Fanno Farmhouse is a comprehensive nine-month preschool program inspired by the Reggio Emilia theory of education.
- Jump Start at Cedar Hills Recreation Center is an engaging nine-month, curriculum-based program inspired by the Reggio Emilia theory of education.
- Bilingual Spanish Preschool at Conestoga Recreation Center utilizes the Reggio Emilia approach to learning in both English and Spanish.
For more information about our preschool programs please visit our website:
Job Openings:
Preschool Lead Teacher:The Preschool Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and leading the nine-month preschool program. Incumbents in this job classification work independently, within established guidelines, to develop, coordinate, supervise, and instruct the day-to-day activities of assigned program areas and provide lead direction to assigned part-time staff and volunteers.
Location Openings: Fanno Farmers at Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
Pay Rate Range: $26.43 - $29.75
Preschool Co-Teacher: Preschool Co-teachers are responsible for preparing, instructing, assisting in planning, and leading activities for program participants. Staff should be prepared to work indoors and outdoors on uneven surfaces, in various environmental conditions each week.
Location Openings: Fanno Farmers at Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
Substitute Opportunities: Nature Kids at Tualatin Hills Nature Center, Jump Start at Cedar Hills Recreation Center
Pay Rate Range: $19.31 - $21.13
Preschool Assistant: Preschool Assistants assist with preparing, instructing, and leading activities for program participants. Assistants could also work in the childcare room. Staff should be prepared to work indoors and outdoors on uneven surfaces, in various environmental conditions each week.
Location Openings: Fanno Farmers at Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
Pay Rate Range: $18.71 - $19.27
For full job duties and qualifications, please refer to the linked job descriptions.
Classification Status:
THPRD is hiring for multiple roles with hours varying based on program needs.
- Part-Time Variable (PT): Employees generally work fewer than 20 hours per week and no more than 1,560 hours annually.
- Part-Time Benefits (PTB) Eligible: Employees work 20-29 hours per week year-round and are eligible for benefits.
For more information about our part-time classifications, please visit
Application ReviewApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. Strong candidates will be contacted directly to discuss next steps. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple openings. The posting will remain open until all positions are filled.
Please be sure to fully answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon's Equal Pay Act.
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What We Offer You
Enjoy comprehensive benefits as a part-time employee, including access to a confidential Employee Assistant Program, complimentary drop-in visits to THPRD recreation facilities, discounts on various class offerings and more! THPRD is committed to providing flexible part-time employment options tailored to your individual needs. To discover more about the available classifications, and detailed benefits, please visit , or explore the information and links provided below:
Benefits Guide
- Part-Time Benefits (PTB) Eligible
Available to all classifications:
Great Place to Work
- THPRD is a certified as of June 2024!
- THPRD offers opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups, including employee-led affinity groups, a Transformation & Allyship Group, or the district's Welcoming & Inclusive Committee. These groups each support equity and justice-based work within the district. Participation is included as regular paid time for part-time or full-time employees. To learn more, visit THPRD's webpage.
- Bilingual employees who utilize their language skills in the workplace up to 10% of the time, can earn an additional 3% pay incentive
- Employee appreciation events, employee recognition programs and more!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which includes, legal consultations and mediation, wellness and gym discounts, up to six (6) free counseling sessions, per counseling issue, life and career coaching, home ownership and housing support program and much more! All members of the employee's household are covered and may use EAP services.
- An Employee Wellness Program (EWP), allowing free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for you and your household
- Employees and their household can register for camps and classes during in-district registration and receive a 20% discount
- Paid Time Off - Paid leave type for part-time variable and part-time benefits (PTB) eligible employees. Paid Time Off (PTO), will accrue at a rate of one (1) hour earned for every 30 hours worked. This is in addition to Sick leave and may be scheduled by employees for any reason! (available to PT and PTB only)
- The ability to earn and utilize up to forty (40) hours of paid sick leave per year
- Family Medical Leave eligibility for qualified family and medical related reasons
- Paid compassionate leave is available to all part-time employees to grieve the loss of an immediate family member, to make arrangements (if necessary), and to attend memorial services. Employees are eligible for paid compassionate leave for up to the hours scheduled in their average work week.
- Available savings for retirement through a 457(b)-deferred compensation plan by contributing pre-tax dollars from your paycheck
- An opportunity to make a difference within your community through public service
- A variety of opportunities within local government that support your professional development and evolving interests! Opportunities to apply for internal positions, explore a variety of park and recreation careers, and gain meaningful experience.
- THPRD is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For eligibility requirements and information, please visit the website
- Seasonal discounts to community partners such as Nike, Adidas, and Columbia Sportswear
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Please indicate the length of time you have worked in a preschool or preschool-equivalent position:
- None or less than 6 months of experience
- 6 months to one year of experience
- One to two years of experience
- Two to three years of experience
- More than three years of experience
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How much experience do you have working in an educational or childcare related field (i.e. after school programming, preschool, teaching and/or student teaching, tutoring, baby-sitting and/or childcare, etc.)
- No experience
- At least 6 months experience
- One year of experience
- Two years experience
- More than two years experience
03
Which position(s) interest you? Select all that apply.
- Preschool Lead Teacher
- Preschool Co-Teacher
- Preschool Assistant
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Are you currently enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry?
- Yes
- No
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If you responded "Yes," please provide your registry number.
06
Do you have current a First Aid, CPR and AED certification?
- Yes
- No
07
If yes, please provide the expiration date.
08
Please select your preferred location to work:
- Cedar Hills Recreation Center (Substitute position available only)
- Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center (including Fanno Farmhouse)
- Tualatin Hills Nature Center (including Cooper Mountain Nature Park and Jenkins Estate)
09
If your preferred location is not available, are you willing to work at other locations?
- Yes
- No
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Please describe your experience working in a preschool or in a teaching role with preschool-aged children.
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Please describe, in detail, your experience in a leadership position within a preschool and your experience developing curriculum (If any).
12
Please tell us about your general work availability, Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
13
Will you be claiming Veterans Preference?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
- Location:
- Beaverton
- Job Type:
- PartTime