Atlas Immersion Academy·Portland, Oregon
The Assistant Teacher will partner with the Lead Teacher to create a language-rich Spanish immersion environment for young learners. Responsibilities include supporting daily routines, building relationships with families, and participating in professional goal-setting.
ABOUT ATLAS IMMERSION ACADEMY Atlas Immersion Academy is a multilingual early childhood education organization offering Spanish, French, and Chinese immersion programs for children from 3 months through Pre-K across five Portland Metro campuses. Starting August 31, 2026, our Multnomah County campuses will operate as Preschool For All (PFA) facilities — Multnomah County's initiative providing free, high-quality preschool to eligible children. We are now hiring Spanish-speaking Assistant Teachers and Aides for our Gabriel Park and Northeast campuses to join this exciting launch.
THE ROLE As an Assistant Teacher, you will partner directly with the Lead Teacher to create a warm, consistent, and language-rich Spanish environment for our youngest learners. You will support daily routines and learning activities, build relationships with children and families, and actively invest in your own professional growth as part of a high-accountability PFA team. Our Assistant Teachers are expected to bring genuine commitment and initiative to the role, including daily family communications, regular reflections on their own language immersion practice, active participation in family events, and structured professional goal-setting. Full job description available upon request at careers @atlasimmersionacademy.com.
Minimum Step 5 on the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) is required Fluency in Spanish— all interactions with children are conducted in Spanish High school diploma or equivalent; coursework or experience in ECE a plus Previous experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or structured program setting preferred Required prior to employment or within the first 30 days: Oregon Food Handler's Card Registration in the Central Background Check Registry Adult and Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification Prevention is Better than Treatment, Introduction to Child Health and Safety, Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Foundations for Learning, and Safe Sleep for Oregon's Infants trainings Conscious Discipline (within the first 90 days)
COMPENSATION For these campuses, Assistant Teachers and Aides are compensated on the Multnomah County PFA wage scale, starting $23.16/hr, DOE. Your hourly wage depends on your experience and/or ORO Step award.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off and paid holidays 66% tuition reduction on childcare tuition for your children at Atlas Transportation reimbursement SimpleIRA retirement savings with 3% employer match Curriculum planning time built into the weekly schedule Professional development and growth opportunities Diversity and inclusion training A collaborative, mission-driven team across five Portland Metro campuses
We are accepting applications through July 31, 2026. Start date is Monday, August 31, 2026. To apply, please submit: Your updated resume (reflecting experience through July 2026) A short statement in your preferred language (English or Spanis) about your experience and what you would bring to Atlas. Three professional references and three personal references
Join us in making language-rich, high-quality early childhood education accessible to every child in our community. Atlas Immersion Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
Candidates must have a minimum Step 5 on the Oregon Registry Online and full fluency in Spanish. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with various safety and health certifications.
Market context
In Oregon, teaching assistant roles are often tied to early childhood and classroom support needs, especially for candidates with experience working with children ages three to five. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for a high school diploma or GED, with a CDA and child development knowledge preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm whether your preschool or early learning experience matches the posting before applying.
