What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher, 2024-25, Full Time position at Cascades Academy?
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
2024-2025
About Cascades Academy
Cascades Academy was founded in 2003 with a deep commitment to experiential learning,
academic excellence, and community engagement. Now in its 22nd year, the school has
grown to 250 students PreK-12 on its 52-acre award-winning campus. The school is excited to
more fully realize its founding pillars while also deepening its commitment to diversity, equity,
and inclusion, social-emotional learning, and community partnerships to inspire lifelong
learners.
Cascades Academy values employees who are committed to our mission, are prepared to
engage fully in a learning community, and are excited to bring their authentic selves to work.
Cascades Academy’s culture is highly collaborative and puts what is best for students at the
center of the work. Regularly named one of the Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon , our
faculty and staff see each other as teammates and feel motivated to do their best work here.
Cascades Academy strives to cultivate and maintain a supportive, inclusive community for all
employees and actively promotes a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and
anti-racism. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for
jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job
description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and are eager to
consider applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school
communities.
Job Description
The Pre-Kindergarten classroom currently has 12 students with one full-time lead teacher
and a full-time assistant. The hours of the positions range from Monday through Friday,
8:00-4:15. This position directly supports the students, teachers and the overall program. It
comes with full benefits and salary is dependent on experience level.
Preferred Qualities Enjoys working with children and facilitating their wonder and learning in safe and
- Approaches this work through a growth mindset as a teacher-researcher and
- Interacts with children in a reflective and thoughtful manner.
- Has good time management and organizational skills.
- Engages positively and relates respectfully with people of all backgrounds and ages.
- Works well as part of a small and cohesive team.
- Is passionate about early childhood and has a desire for continued learning and growth.
- Is willing and able to get licensed through the Central Background Registry.
- An Associate or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Two years of college or more completed
- Clean background check
Position Details
Title Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Reports to Lower School Head
Start Date January 6, 2025
Schedule Full-Time
Compensation Dependent on experience.
- Optional pre-tax flexible spending health and child care
- 10 paid sick days per year and 2 personal days
- All school/federal holidays during the school year and summer
- Professional development opportunities
- Free salad bar
- Free after-school care for faculty/staff children who are current
students
Application Instructions:
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@cascadesacademy.org . No phone
calls, please.
It is the policy of Cascades Academy to provide equal employment opportunity, regardless
of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental impairment, sexual
orientation, veteran’s status or any other status protected by applicable law. Specifically,
employment opportunities are and shall be open to all qualified applicants solely on the
basis of their experience, aptitudes, abilities and training; advancement is and shall be
based on the individual’s achievement, performance, ability, attitude and potential for
promotion.
