OUR STORY:

• We are a small woman owned family business.
• We value families, and we have a broad definition of families that includes anyone who cares for and loves a child.
• We value early education and intervention. Brain development occurs most rapidly in the first few years of life and we want to enhance young children learning and developing relationships.
• We value our teachers and staff. We want teachers that want to positively influence young minds and work as part of a professional teaching team.
• We value diversity and inclusion. We have a full time special ed coordinator that helps identify children with special needs and coordinates their services at our school.
• We offer competitive benefits, paid days off and other perks

ABOUT YOU:

• First and foremost, we are looking for teachers who love children, especially when doing so takes patience and understanding.
• We are looking for teachers who can work closely with families to meet the needs of individual children.
• We embrace learning through play, and we are looking for teachers are able to observe and talk with children, and then write a curriculum based on the interests of the classroom.
• We are looking for team players and co-teachers. Co-teaching takes excellent interpersonal skills.
• We are looking for commitment and grit.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT:

• We do not have a corporate structure. Teachers have a lot of classroom autonomy.
• We always have a director on site to assist with emergencies, challenging situations, an extra potty break when needed.
• We close 2 weeks out the year, and pay teachers for most of those weeks, regardless of their tenure.
• We have a dedicated break person - never miss a break again!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children
• Knowledge of childhood development principles and practices
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students
• Background check through ODE - ELD ("R number").
• Apply for background here: https://secure.emp.state.or.us/ccd/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Children
• Infants

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person