Want to join the best childcare team in Portland?

Today’s your chance. We’re currently interviewing applicants with positive attitudes, with experience and passion about early childhood education.

Who we are

Kozy Kids Enrichment Center has been providing outstanding childcare since 2001. Inspired by Reggio Emilia, our individual play-based approach attentively nurtures and encourages each child’s unique curiosity, perspective and learning journey. Our beautiful school is filled with natural light, plants, and inviting classrooms to help children feel at home on their first day as a Kozy Kids. We work as a team, never stop improving and reward generously.

Pay and Benefits

• $18 – $25 per hour (based on qualifications)
• Medical, Dental and Vision options available
• Extensive paid PTO/vacation pay
• Paid holidays Paid in-service days for professional training
• Free help advancing in childcare Steps

Job Requirements

• One year experience in licensed daycare setting
• State of Oregon background check
• Current CPR Certification
• Current First Aid Certification
• Current Food Handlers Card
• Complete (free) online Child Abuse & Neglect Class
• Complete (free) Health & Safety Class
• Be willing to complete 15 hours of professional training per year (paid and free options available)

Desired Qualifications

• One year experience in Early Childhood Teaching
• Associates or Bachelors degree
• Childhood Development Associate certification
• Ability to relocate (to help open future centers)

Job Description

• Care for children and encourage learning via emerging interests, play and hands-on experiences
• Monday through Friday only (weekends off)
• Eight-hour shifts (daytime business hours)
• Provide breaks during shifts for teachers in all classrooms
• Prepare morning and afternoon snacks, keep kitchen clean
• Sanitize toys as needed

Responsibilities

• Tend to the physical care, safety and well-being of children in your class
• Maintain a safe, clean, and attractive classroom environment
• Develop a positive relationship with each child, while encouraging self-esteem and self-discipline
• Establish a positive relationship with each child's family and share about the child's day, including daily documentation through the Famly app. (training provided)
• Apply best practices in classroom management and behavior guidance to children (with support from Co-Teachers and Directors)
• Plan, write, and implement weekly lesson plans based on children’s interests within an emergent curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach (training provided)
• Review each child’s progress and revise lesson plans as they grow and develop
• Collaborate with Co-Teachers to further best teaching practices
• Communicate with Directors whatever will help better KKEC
• Participate in staff meetings, activities, and free professional development trainings
• Perform other duties as assigned (i.e. organize classroom environments, clean center equipment, sanitize toys, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person