Preschool Teacher​/Co-Teacher​/Aide

Now Hiring for Preschool Positions!

Do you enjoy working with preschool-age children? Are you creative, team-oriented, and passionate about early childhood education? If so, we'd love to have you join our team!

THPRD is hiring for our 9-month Preschool Programs, which provide engaging, play-based learning experiences inspired by the Reggio Emilia theory of education. Programs begin in September 2026 and run through May 2027.

Preschool Programs

• Jump Start at Cedar Hills Recreation Center is an engaging nine-month, curriculum-based program inspired by the Reggio Emilia theory of education.
• Fanno Farmers at the Fanno Farmhouse is a comprehensive nine-month preschool program inspired by the Reggio Emilia theory of education.
• Conestoga Pearls is a comprehensive nine-month introductory preschool program inspired by the Reggio Emilia theory of education for learners.
• Bilingual Spanish Preschool at Conestoga Recreation Center utilizes the Reggio Emilia approach to learning in both English and Spanish.

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. Lead teachers will be required to ensure compliance with meal and rest breaks requirements for direct reports.

Pay Rate Range: $27.84 - $31.38 hourly

The full hourly range for this job classification is $27.84 - $31.38. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

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. Pay Rate Range: $21.81 hourly

The full hourly range for this job classification is $21.81 - $24.59. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

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.

Pay Rate Range: $18.84 - $20.02 hourly

The full hourly range for this job classification is $18.84 - $21.24. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

Schedule & Position Information: We are hiring for part-time, year-round positions scheduled 8–29 hours per week, beginning in September 2026 and continuing through May 2027. Typical work hours are Monday–Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., depending on program needs.

For additional information about job duties, qualifications, and position requirements, please review the hyperlinked job descriptions for each position.

Application Review: Our hiring team reviews applications as they are received, considering suitability for the role. Strong candidates will be contacted directly to discuss next steps.

Please be sure to fully answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure 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 within the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon's Equal Pay Act.

Accommodations: 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, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr.