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PFA Preschool Teacher (French Immersion)
Job Description
PFA Preschool Teacher (French Immersion) Atlas Immersion Academy - 3.7 Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $23 - $33 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications French CPR Certification First Aid Certification Food Handler Certification Full Job Description Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher Positions Hawthorne
• Gabriel Park | Full-time |
Start:
10/5 THE
OPPORTUNITY
We're launching Preschool For All (free, high-quality preschool programs) at Gabriel Park and Hawthorne this August. We need passionate French-speaking educators to make it happen.
THE ROLES
We're hiring 2 complementary positions that work together. 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 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
Applications due: October 1st Start date: Monday, October 5th. 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
This isn't just a job—you're launching PFA, 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance