What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-27, Preschool Promise EA, Dorena School, 7 Hours position at Dorena K-8 School?
Preschool Promise Educational Assistant
Dorena School
7 hours per day
8:00 - 3:30
2026-27 School Year
Job Summary
Preschool Promise Educational Assistants are responsible for supporting the classroom teacher in the instruction and supervision of students ages three to five in a fully inclusive classroom. The Educational Assistant assists the teacher in the planning and implementation of curriculum that addresses the cultural, developmental, and learning needs of the whole child: cognitive, social, emotional, physical, linguistic, and preacademic. They collaborate with a classroom team to create a safe, warm, and engaging learning environment for all. In South Lane Preschool Promise, our mission is to lay a strong foundation of early learning so that all children thrive in kindergarten and beyond.
Duties and Responsibilities
An Educational Assistant in this position must:
- Have previous experience working with young children
- Be familiar with child development and early childhood education
- Establish effective rapport and positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families
- Have strong skills in positive behavior management
- Have the ability to work cooperatively in a team
- Be sensitive to the needs of children and families
- Ensure child safety and supervision at all times
- Provide support with diapering/toileting, handwashing, and all other health and safety routines
- Follow all health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures
- Be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification and an Oregon Food Handler’s card
Qualifications
All candidates should have training and/or experience in early childhood education or child development, technology skills, collaboration and teaming skills, and be able to employ a variety of developmentally appropriate strategies. Must obtain enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR) upon hire. Step 5 or higher in the Oregon Registry (ORO) preferred. Consideration will be given to candidates who are fluent in Spanish and/or candidates who are bi-cultural or multi-cultural.
For a complete list of job duties and qualifications, please refer to: Educational Assistant Job Description
Salary
Salary will be determined in accordance with the current salary schedule.
Application Procedure
Applications are completed online at: https://slane.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at (541) 767-3573 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at (800) 735-2900
Salary : $19 - $24