Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher Positions

Gabriel Park • Hawthorne | Full-time | Start: August 31, 2026

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: July 31, 2026
Start date: Monday, August 31, 2026

Follow the link below to submit your application materials:

• Your resume (through July 2026)
• 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.