Job detail
Preschool Teacher - Head Start - Salem
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/28/2026
Location
Salem, Oregon
Salary
$26 - $30 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The preschool teacher promotes the social-Emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development of children through curriculum implementation and active classroom supervision. They also partner with families, maintain accurate records, and participate in staff development and parent involvement activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold at least a high school diploma or ged along with a pre-School certificate or cda, with higher education levels required for specific teacher tiers. Applicants must also pass background checks, physical examinations, and drug screenings, and possess or be able to obtain cpr/First aid and food handlers certifications.
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Benefits
- Hiring incentive bonus