French Immersion Preschool Teacher

Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher Positions

Hawthorne • Gabriel Park | Full-time

THE ROLES

We're hiring 2 complementary positions that work together: a lead teacher and an assistant teacher. Both roles are 100% French immersion—with kids and among staff.

Lead Teacher (30–38 hrs/week)

• Plan and deliver French immersion curriculum
• Document each child's progress and growth
• Mentor your assistant teacher
• Own family partnerships and engagement
• Curriculum planning time built into your week

Assistant Teacher / Aide (35–38 hrs/week)

• Support daily routines and learning activities
• Lead family communications and check-ins
• Reflect on your own French immersion practice
• Participate in classroom planning and PFA team goals

WHAT WE NEED

ORO Step: Lead Teacher = Step 7 minimum | Assistant Teacher = Step 5 minimum

Education: Lead Teacher = Associate+ in ECE + 1 yr exp (or Bachelor's/Master's) | Assistant Teacher = High school diploma + ECE coursework/experience preferred

French: Lead Teacher = Fluent French & English | Assistant Teacher = Fluent French (all child interactions)

Required Prior to Employment (Both Positions):

• Oregon Food Handler's Card
• Central Background Check Registry
• Adult & Pediatric First Aid and CPR
• Health & Safety, Abuse Recognition, Foundations for Learning, Safe Sleep trainings
• Conscious Discipline (within 90 days)

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Compensation:

• Lead Teachers: $23–$33/hour (based on experience & ORO Step)
• Assistant Teachers / Aides: Starting $23.16/hour (based on experience & ORO Step)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day 1
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 66% tuition discount for your children at Atlas
• Transportation reimbursement
• SimpleIRA with 3% employer match
• Built-in planning time
• Professional development
• Diversity and inclusion training
• Mission-driven team across five Portland Metro campuses

HOW TO APPLY

Follow the link below to submit your application materials:

• Your resume
• A short statement (English or French) about your experience and what you'll bring to Atlas
• Three professional references and three personal references

WHY THIS MATTERS

Our schools are part of the PFA program, making free, quality preschool real for families in Multnomah County. You'll work in a mission-driven team, own your classroom language practice, and help shape what PFA looks like across five campuses. We're building something that matters!

Atlas Immersion Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All are welcome to apply.