Bamboo International School: English Teacher

Bamboo International School offers an English-Chinese immersion program for children ages 9 months old to pre-K. We’re looking for nurturing, energetic, positive, hardworking and responsible English teachers to join our community.

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy, our school motto is “playing to learn, learning to play” in a warm, loving, family-oriented environment: we encourage children to learn through fun, interactive and engaging activities of music, art, games, songs, stories and age-appropriate STEM projects that build on their natural and innate curiosity. We provide a culturally rich experience by introducing the Chinese language and traditions to the American culture. This early exposure to cultural and language diversity offers unique opportunities for our children to become competent and confident global citizens when they grow up.

You can learn more about us at: bamboointlschool.com

Employment type: Full-time or part-time (4-8 hours)

Work hours: Flexible work hour arrangement

Work location: One location or multiple location options

Compensation: Competitive hourly pay rate ($16.00 to $25.00/hour), depending on education, experience and demonstrated proficiency. Pay rate for teachers with rich experience in curriculum design, classroom management, positive discipline, etc is $23.00-$25.00. Annual raises and merit based raises offered.

Benefits: Paid time off, and reimbursement of health insurance based on qualification and experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree 1 year working experience in early childhood education OR Associate degree 2 years relevant work experience
• Must pass enrollment in Oregon's Central Background Registry (CBR)
• Valid Pediatric/Infant First Aid and in-person CPR certification
• Valid Food Handler's Card
• Excited to help young children of 13 months to 5 years old discover their innate creativity and curiosity, and passionate in providing quality education for them
• High level of professionalism, good initiative, flexibility, dependability, and attention to details
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work efficiently as part of a team
• Enrollment in Office of Child Care Central Background Registry would be required once hired
• Some knowledge of Chinese culture and/or language is a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES: 3 references are required

• Respect and understand diversity and different cultural backgrounds
• Provide love and patience to the children; believe that children are capable!
• Establish a stable, trust relationship with children and support children with physical and emotional needs
• Offer safety, security, as well as wellbeing to all the children in the group; provide necessary assistance for dressing, diapering/toileting, playing, learning, and other activities
• Create a positive, engaging, and inviting environment to teach, interact and supervise children
• Collaborate with the team to design exploring activities and teach thematic blocks for learning based on all child-development fields and children’s interests
• Document and display children's developing process
• Establish a positive relationship with each child's family and share information about the child's day in a daily/weekly written report
• Maintain a well-organized, clean, and attractive classroom environment
• Help with food preparation and cleaning
• Participate in professional development and training, and keep up-to-date with training required
• Collaborate and communicate with the team respectfully and professionally
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• CBR (Preferred)

Work Location: In person