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Preschool Teacher jobs in Portland, OR
Preschool teachers guide young children through play-based learning, early literacy and numeracy, and social development, while keeping classrooms safe and families informed.
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$16–$31/hr
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$45k
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learning. We believe middle school students are capable of extraordinary thinking when challenged, supported, and known well by their teachers. Our faculty work collaboratively in a close-knit community committed to high…
$22.67 - $39.23 per hour
Lead Preschool Teacher - The Finch Academy The Finch Academy is Seeking Lead Preschool Teachers Salary: $22.67-$39.23 Hourly Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00pm Location: The Finch Academy, 4222 NE 12th Ave., Portland,…
$25 per hour
Geometry Tutor (Contract) Location: Remote Hours: Set Your Own Schedule Pay: $25.00/hr About Learner Education Learner Education is on a mission to help students reach their full academic potential through personalized 1…
$20 - $25 per hour
Description: Wobbler / Toddler Lead & Assistant Teachers Vermont Hills Family Life Center — Portland, Oregon Full-time (30–40 hours/week) · Monday–Friday, morning/day · Benefit-eligible · On-site Pay : $20–$25/hour, depe…
Maayan Torah Day School is a warm, nurturing Jewish private school seeking caring, creative, and dependable substitute teachers to join our early childhood team. We are looking for educators who enjoy working with young…
$30 - $41 per hour
Drum Teacher, Voice Teacher Our Portland / Beaverton location is hiring! In addition to instruments listed above, we are also hiring multi-instrument and multi-instrument/voice teachers. 4/4 School of Music is a fantasti…
$17.5 - $18.85 per hour
Job Title: Afterschool Teacher PJA Afterschool is looking for creative, compassionate, and energetic educators who want to make a real impact in the lives of school-age kids. We are currently hiring afterschool staff for…
$26.3 - $27.45 per hour
Job Title: Infant & Toddler Teacher WAGE: Teacher: $26.30-27.45/hour; Floater: $25.50-25.97/hour ABOUT PJA: Portland Jewish Academy's Preschool program supports the development of young children in a vibrant, secure, inq…
Job Announcement Job Title: Hebrew & Jewish Studies Teacher REPORTS TO: Director of Jewish Life ABOUT PJA: Portland Jewish Academy provides an academically rich, values-based education that supports the social, emotional…
Language Trainers is a successful language training company working with freelance teachers of 70 different languages in hundreds of towns and cities across the world. Students are either in-company or self-funded who ne…
Assistant Preschool Teacher (Waldorf-Inspired, Nature based) Woodhaven School – Portland, OR Woodhaven School is seeking a creative, nurturing Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our Waldorf-inspired cooperative preschoo…
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What preschool teachers earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $16–$20 | $33k–$42k |
| Mid level | $19–$25 | $40k–$51k |
| Senior | $23–$31 | $47k–$64k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Play-based curriculumChild development knowledgePositive behavior guidanceClassroom routinesDevelopmental observationParent communicationHealth and safety complianceWarmth and patience
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you handle a child having a tantrum during circle time?
Show calm, developmentally informed responses: staying near, naming the feeling, keeping others engaged, and following up rather than punishing.
What does a good day in your classroom look like?
Walk through the rhythm: arrival, free play, small groups, outdoor time, rest. Emphasize predictable routines with room for children's interests.
How do you support early literacy and math without worksheets?
Give playful examples: read-alouds, rhyming games, counting during snack, pattern blocks. Show you embed learning in play deliberately.
How do you communicate with parents, especially about concerns?
Describe daily positive touchpoints so hard conversations have a foundation, and sharing specific observations rather than labels.
What would you do if you suspected a child was being neglected or abused?
Know your mandated reporter duty: document observations and report through the required channel promptly. This is a non-negotiable answer.
How do you handle biting or hitting between children?
Show a standard approach: attend to the hurt child first, teach the alternative behavior, watch for patterns and triggers, and inform both families per policy.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For preschool teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your CDA credential, early childhood education degree or units, and current CPR and first aid certification.
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Name the curricula and frameworks you have taught, such as Creative Curriculum, HighScope, Montessori, or Reggio-inspired.
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Include state licensing requirements you already meet, like background clearance and required training hours, to speed hiring.
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Note the age groups you have led and your group sizes and ratios, since directors staff to strict ratio rules.
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Mention assessment and communication tools you use, such as Teaching Strategies GOLD or Brightwheel.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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