Atlas Immersion Academy·Portland, Oregon
The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering a French immersion curriculum while supporting the social-emotional development of children. They also manage classroom operations, mentor assistant teachers, and maintain strong partnerships with families.
ABOUT ATLAS IMMERSION ACADEMY Atlas Immersion Academy is a multilingual early childhood education organization offering French, Spanish, 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 3- and 4-year-olds. We are now hiring French-speaking Lead Teachers for our Gabriel Park and Hawthorne campuses to join this exciting launch.
THE ROLE As a Lead Teacher, you are the heart of the classroom.
You will plan and deliver French immersion-based curriculum aligned with the Atlas framework and Multnomah County PFA standards, support each child's social-emotional development, build strong partnerships with families, and mentor your assistant teacher.
Curriculum planning time is built into your weekly schedule.
Lead Teachers are held to an elevated standard of professional practice, including ongoing documentation of each child's progress, regular curriculum reflections, family engagement events, and mentorship of classroom staff.
Full job description available upon request at careers @atlasimmersionacademy.com.
Minimum Step 7 on the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) is required. Fluency in French and English — all instruction and classroom conversation will be conducted in French, while most family communication will be in English. One of the following: Associate degree in ECE or related field with 1 year of experience with children ages 2.5–5 in a licensed setting; Bachelor's or Master's degree in ECE or related field; or equivalent combination of education and qualifying teaching experience Experience in early childhood education in a licensed preschool or childcare setting preferred Required prior to employment or within the first 30 days: Oregon Food Handler's Card Registration in the Central Background Check Registry (employees 18+) 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 Lead Teachers at these campuses are compensated on the Multnomah County PFA wage scale, ranging between $23 and $33 per hour. 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 resume (reflecting experience through July 2026 A short statement in your preferred language (English or French) about your experience and what you would bring to Atlas A list with three professional references and three personal references. Questions? Contact us at careers @atlasimmersionacademy.com
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 hold a minimum Step 7 on the Oregon Registry Online and possess fluency in both French and English. An associate degree in ECE or a related field with at least one year of experience is required, along with various state-mandated certifications.
Market context
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