Preschool Teacher

Little Sprouts Early Learning and ABC Beginnings are certified childcare centers open 730am to 530pm Monday through Friday providing care for children 6weeks to 6years of age. We believe children learn best through play-based learning in a safe and nurturing environment to explore and thrive. Our goal is to provide positive experiences for children to develop a sense of independence and self-discipline through hands on activities and social interactions.

We are currently looking for a teacher or assistant for our preschool classroom at Little Sprouts. Our preschool uses the 10:1 ratio and has approximately 20 children. We are looking for someone who can help out with our morning routines, serve meals, keep an orderly classroom, and possibly help our children who are doing distance learning.

Responsibilities:

• Planning age appropriate curriculum and activities
• Directly supervise age appropriate activities to ensure safety at all times.
• Provide a safe learning environment through the use of consistent limits, appropriate positive guidance techniques, and respectful attitudes and actions.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom environment, cleaning up after projects and meals as well as sanitizing and cleaning the classroom at the end of the day.
• Help with daily diaper changes, as well as assisting with potty training
• Help serve meals and snacks
• Help build each child's self-esteem and confidence with encouragement, praise, and positive feedback.
• Effectively communicate with parents and fellow employees
• Ability to maintain daily classroom record keeping
• Must be able to change positions frequently from sitting on the floor to standing throughout the day, as well as lifting children for diaper changing.
• Other responsibilities necessary

Requirements:

• Be enrolled in the Oregon Criminal Background Registry
• Have or be able to obtain infant/toddler/adult First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Have or be able to obtain and Oregon Food Handlers Card
• Have or be able to obtain a Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse Certificate
• Attend at least 15 hours of continuing education Early Childhood trainings yearly
• Have at least 1 years experience in Childcare or teaching at certified center or school. AA or Bachelors in ECE preferred

Please email us a resume and cover letter! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

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

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18