Preschool Teacher Jobs in Oregon

A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.

Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.

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Job #25047 - Preschool Teacher - Cascades and Green Acres School

  • Lebanon, OR
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lebanon, OR
  • 21 hours ago

An Associates degree with additional training or additional certification in early childhood education filed related to early childhood education, as determined by the Division; or Child Development...

Lead Preschool Teacher

  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 1 day ago

Create developmentally appropriate educational programs based on best practices in Early Childhood Education....

Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Teachers Needed for Fall

  • Grants Pass, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Grants Pass, OR
  • 1 day ago

Positions: Infant/Toddler Teachers & Preschool Teachers: We are looking for a Full-time or Part-time Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teachers to join our team....

Early Childhood Educator

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago

Who You Are You've got an Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education (or similar experience). Experience with kids in licensed childcare? Big plus!...

Lead Preschool Teacher

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago

Create developmentally appropriate educational programs based on best practices in Early Childhood Education....

Head Start Teacher

  • Molalla, OR
  • 5 days ago
  • Molalla, OR
  • 5 days ago

childhood education (ECE) or Associate's degree (bachelor's degree preferred) in any field plus both: 15 or more credits of college coursework relating to early childhood education At least 6 months...

Child Development Teacher

  • Portland, OR
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 6 days ago

Job Classification: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs,...

Play-Based Preschool Teacher

  • Portland, OR
  • 7 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 7 days ago

We participate in Multnomah Countys Preschool for All program. About the Position We are seeking a playful, flexible, reliable full time preschool teacher. 30-40 hr/wk....

Preschool Teacher

  • Eugene, OR
  • 16 days ago
  • Eugene, OR
  • 16 days ago

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a comprehensive early intervention preschool program for children whose parents have cognitive difficulties....

Full-time Toddler Teacher

  • Beaverton, OR
  • 16 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR
  • 16 days ago

Degree or course training in Early Childhood Education is preferred....

Spray - Pre School Teacher

  • Condon, OR
  • 17 days ago
  • Condon, OR
  • 17 days ago

Proficiency in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that is based on the most current early childhood education and child development research....

Early Head Start Teacher - Bilingual preferred

  • Brooks, OR
  • 22 days ago
  • Brooks, OR
  • 22 days ago

Do you have a degree or CDA credential in Early Childhood Education?...

Preschool Teacher

  • West Linn, OR
  • 22 days ago
  • West Linn, OR
  • 22 days ago

Preferred: Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field....

Early Head Start Teacher- Now Hiring for August 2025

  • Molalla, OR
  • 27 days ago
  • Molalla, OR
  • 27 days ago

Current Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential Experience in an early childhood education classroom, certified childcare center, or comparable group care program....

Teacher - Head Start & Early Head Start (Multiple Positions)

  • Gresham, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gresham, OR
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum Qualifications Head Start (Age 3-5) Education: Associate degree (AA or AS), in early childhood education, child development, early intervention, elementary education, special education, child...

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Oregon

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Oregon offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
High School or GED
6.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Preschool Teachers in Oregon
Less than 1 year
34.7%
1-2 years
32.5%
None
16.2%
2-4 years
13.8%
4-6 years
2.8%


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