Looking to make your best career match ever?

At KinderCare, we offer a safe and positive learning environment with an outstanding curriculum to ensure that you can focus on what really matters - making a difference in the lives of the children in our centers. And the perks? Let's just say they're worth swiping right for:

• Warm and welcoming company culture
• TONS of professional development and training from Day 1 to 100 and beyond
• Substantial salary increases after 1st year
• No weekends, no nights and major holidays off
• Voted as a Gallup BEST place to work 6 years in a row

But that's not all - we've got some seriously sweet benefits to offer too:

· Pet insurance

• Medical, Dental, and Vision (after 30 days of employment)
• Discounted childcare (Bring your child to work)
• Education perks – Earn your CDA for FREEor grow your career with our tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

· Bi-weekly pay with direct deposit and Pay Active (early access to pay) options

• Perks at Work - discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, travel, movie tickets, AND MUCH MORE

What do we require from you?

• A love for children and an ability to establish meaningful relationships

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (minimum)

• Childcare or caregiver experience is preferred

So why not swipe right by applying with KinderCare? We're all about encouraging a love of learning in children and unlocking their full potential - and we need dynamic and hardworking people like you to help us make it happen.

Don't wait, match with a career you'll actually love. We're an equal opportunity employer, so everyone's welcome to join the party!Do you LOVE children? KinderCare would LOVE to speak with you! Our centers provide a nurturing and warm environment where children grow and become lifelong learners. We are looking for passionate people who enjoy encouraging children and help them learn. KinderCare Learning Companies uses their knowledge in the early childhood field to promote social, verbal and cognitive development. We have a commitment to providing quality care in our centers and KinderCare will help you enhance your skills with staff development.

Who we are: KinderCare Learning Companies is committed to educating minds. We bring our expertise in early childhood education to all our centers using our nationally recognized curriculum.

What we offer: A fun, friendly environment where you can enrich children’s lives.

Benefits:

Health and wellness programs

• Employee assistance program
• Health, Dental & Vision
• Medical expense reimbursement
• Life insurance

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Completed 12 core ECE Units Infant/toddler OR BA Degree in Child Development
• Should be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, and work indoors or outdoors
• Ability to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to connect with children and their parents in English
• All center staff applicants should meet state specific guidelines for the role

KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.85 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you 18 and older?
• If you do not have your CDA - are you willing to obtain at Hire?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• In Center ChildCare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97236: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person