Early Childhood Associate Teacher

Overview

Department: Early Childhood CARES

Classification: Early Childhood Asso Teacher

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $18.79 - $27.92 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins:
October 9, 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure consideration, please upload a current resume with your online application.

Early Childhood CARES provides Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services to infants, toddlers and preschool children in Lane County with developmental delays and disabilities. Services include parent consultation, parent-toddler groups, specialized preschools, community preschool consultation, speech and language therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy.

The purpose of this position is to provide on-site responsibility for the daily routines in a preschool classroom. The position is located in a facility that includes children having cognitive, social, self-help, communication, and/or physical disabilities and they require the willingness to work in the environment associated with the position's location and purpose.

The Associate Teacher will work with children to promote growth and learning and will play an important role in integrating children into classroom activities, including preparing and developing activities and materials to help children meet their individual IFSP goals and objectives. The Associate Teacher will interact with children and parents and communicate with program staff, consultants, and related service providers. The Associate Teacher will oversee teaching assistants and maintain the safety and continuity of the preschool program.

The position will report to the Early Childhood CARES Classroom Program Coordinator.

Physical demands:

• Frequent lifting of children
• Sitting on the floor for extended periods of time
• Bending down to child's level often, following safety measures in bending and lifting
• Performing caregiving activities for children if needed; diapering, toileting, feeding, and arrival/departure routines

Work

Conditions:

• Works an irregular schedule in a variety of classroom settings
• Frequent exposure to childhood illnesses

Special Requirements:

• Position is subject to a background check, including criminal record check and fingerprinting
• Current enrollment in the Oregon Early Learning Division Central Background Registry is required for employment

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a recognized program; OR

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; OR

• A minimum of 20 semester hours (30 quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; AND one year of experience in a certified day care center or comparable group child care program; OR

• Two years of experience, including at least one year as a teacher, in a certified day care center or comparable group care program.

• Ability to work collaboratively with community preschool teaching partners.
• Ability to work harmoniously with toddler and preschool-aged children with a variety of developmental delays and disabilities.
• Ability to explain and present ideas to others in a clear manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to perform basic record-keeping tasks.

• Basic knowledge of specialized education or early childhood development.
• Experience working with children with special needs.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

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