Preschool – Lead, Co-Teacher, & Assistant

Salary: $16.65 – $26.48 Hourly

Location : Multiple THPRD locations – Beaverton, OR

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 23-00066

Department: Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (Multiple Departments)

Opening Date: 07/22/2023

Closing Date: 5/1/2024 9:00 AM Pacific

Description

Preschool – Lead, Co-Teacher, & Assistant
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is seeking team-oriented individuals with a passion for working with preschool-age children to join our team in our 9-month Preschool Programs.

We offer four distinct and enriching programs:

1. at the Tualatin Hills Nature Center: This nature-based preschool integrates environmental education and Creative Curriculum, providing a unique and engaging learning experience.
2. at the Fanno Farmhouse: A comprehensive nine-month preschool program inspired by the Reggio Emilia theory of education, fostering creativity and exploration in a nurturing environment.
3. at Cedar Hills Recreation Center: An exciting nine-month, curriculum-based program also inspired by the Reggio Emilia theory of education, encouraging children to thrive through hands-on activities and self-expression.
4. at Conestoga Recreation Center: Our bilingual program embraces the Reggio Emilia approach to learning in both English and Spanish, promoting language proficiency and multicultural understanding.

For detailed information about our preschool programs, please visit our website:

We currently have openings for the following positions:

Preschool Lead Teacher:As a Preschool Lead Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in planning and leading the nine-month preschool program. This role involves working independently, developing, coordinating, supervising, and instructing day-to-day activities while providing guidance to part-time staff and volunteers. Ensuring compliance with meal and rest break requirements for direct reports is also part of this fulfilling role.
Pay Rate Range: $23.52 – $26.48
Preschool Co-Teacher:As a Preschool Co-Teacher, you will be responsible for preparing, instructing, and 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.
Pay Rate Range: $17.19 – $18.80

Preschool Assistant: Preschool Assistants support in preparing, instructing, and leading activities for program participants, including potential work in the childcare room. Staff should be ready to work indoors and outdoors on uneven surfaces, and in various environmental conditions each week.
Pay Rate Range: $16.65 – $17.15

We are hiring for part-time year-round positions that may be scheduled 8-29 hours per week, starting in September 2023 and running through May 2024. Hours are typically Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm depending on the program. Part-time employees are scheduled variable hours and may work less than 1,560 hours per year.

For more information regarding job duties and qualifications please review the hyperlinked job descriptions for each position.

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.

THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at .

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What We Offer You – Why You belong at THPRD

At THPRD, our employees are our greatest asset. We aspire to bring people together by being a welcoming and inclusive park & recreation district for our community. This is more than just our purpose, it’s our passion. If you see yourself in our values, we want to hear from you.

• THPRD offers opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups, including an employee-led Affinity Group, 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 Employee Resource Group webpage.
• Employee Wellness Program (EWP), allowing free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for you and your household
• Bilingual employees who utilize their language skills in the workplace can earn an additional 3% pay incentive
• Employees and their household can register for camps and classes during in-district registration and receive a 20% discount
• 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
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides up to six (6) free counseling sessions
• 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
• THPRD is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For eligibility requirements and information, please visit the PSLF website
• Seasonal discounts to community partners such as Nike, Adidas, and Columbia Sportswear
• Employee appreciation events
• A variety of opportunities within local government that support your professional development and evolving interests!

01

Please indicate the number of years you have previously worked in a preschool or preschool equivalent position?

• None or less than 6 months of experience
• 6 months to one year of experience
• One year to two years of experience
• Two to three years of experience
• More than three years of experience

02

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 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

03

Which position(s) interest you? Select all that apply.

• Preschool Lead Teacher
• Preschool Co-Teacher
• Preschool Assistant

04

Please select your preferred location to work:

• Cedar Hills Recreation Center
• Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center (Including Fanno Farmhouse)
• Nature Center (Including Cooper Mountain Nature Park & Jenkins Estate)

05

If your preferred location is not available, are you willing to work at other locations?

• Yes
• No

06

Please describe any experience you may have working in a preschool or in a teaching role with preschool-aged children.

07

Please provide a detailed description of any experience you may have in a leadership position within a preschool, as well as your experience in developing curriculum. (not applicable to all positions)

08

Please tell us about your general work availability Mondays – Fridays, 8 am – 5 pm.

Required Question