Early Childhood Teacher

Primrose School of Silicon Forest • Hillsboro, OR

12h • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Build a brighter future for all children. Teaching is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to foster curiosity, creativity and compassion in children—all while helping them develop a lifelong love of learning. We believe who children become is as important as what they know. As a Lead Teacher at Primrose School of Silicon Forest, you’ll help care for little ones who range in age from one years old to five years old. They are eager to learn about and explore their world, and through singing, dancing, and storytelling, you’ll provide a safe and loving environment that nurtures the social, emotional, cognitive, creative and physical development of each child. We believe who children become is as important as what they know.

Requirements

• A strong commitment to building positive relationships with families and the community.
• A CDA or an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or minimum of 1-3 years of classroom/teaching experience
• Must have the ability to manage a classroom of 20 Preschoolers with a co-teacher.
• Safe sleep certification required or willingness to obtain one
• CPR & First certification required or willingness to obtain one
• Active Central Background Registry (CBR) enrollment requirement

Responsibilities

• Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child thanks to low classroom ratios.
• Prepare materials that help children explore their environment through learning activities and active play.
• Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning® curriculum.
• Maintain a well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Subsidized childcare
• 3 Weeks of paid vacation: One paid week off during summer, one paid week off during winter and one week of floating PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree