Infant Teacher for ChildRoots SE

Childroots; Portland (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading child care center as a Teacher in Portland, Oregon! This full-time position emphasizes child-led learning, mentoring, and emotional development in a supportive environment. You'll collaborate with co-teachers to foster curiosity and provide essential care for young learners while enjoying competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health & Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Oregon's Central Background Registry.
• Previous experience in a structured child care environment preferred.
• Completion of safety set trainings required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care and educational support for children.
• Foster a safe, engaging, and child-centered learning environment.
• Collaborate with co-teachers on developmentally appropriate activities.

Skills

Child-led learning

Mentoring

Social and emotional development

Education

Completion of college-level courses in early childhood education-related subjects

Job description

Teacher – Join Our Team at ChildRoots SE - 50 SE 17th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97214

Are you an experienced early childhood educator looking to inspire young minds and build lasting connections? Do you believe in fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity in children while working in a supportive, co-teaching environment?

ChildRoots, a small family of locally and woman-owned child care centers in Portland, Oregon, is seeking, Step 7+ Lead and Step 4+ Assistant 1.0 FTE (5 days/40 hours per week) Teachers for our SE location. Since 2007, our progressive, play-based schools have focused on guiding children's social and emotional development while encouraging exploration and inquiry. Our awe-inspiring classrooms are designed to provoke curiosity, but it is our Teachers who make ChildRoots truly outstanding.

About the Role
A Teacher at ChildRoots works Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, offering primary care for 4–10 children. This role is perfect for educators who:

• Value collaborative classroom environments that focus on child-led learning and inquiry.
• Are passionate about mentoring young learners and guiding them through social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care and educational support for a consistent group of children.
• Foster a safe, engaging, and child-centered learning environment.
• Collaborate with co-teachers to design and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, ensuring clear and supportive communication.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications & Requirements

To be considered for a Teacher role at ChildRoots, applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in Oregon's Central Background Registry (or begin the process and complete it upon receiving confirmation), Step 4+ for Assistant Teacher, 7+ for Lead Teacher
• Meet the teacher-qualification criteria as outlined by the Office of Child Care requirements, which may include:
• Previous experience in a structured child care environment.
• Completion of college-level courses in early childhood education-related subjects.

Complete Oregon’s Safety Set Trainings and required certifications:

• Pediatric CPR/First Aid Course
• Oregon Food Handler's Card
• Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety (online course)
• Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect (online course)
• Prevention is Better than Treatment (online course)
• Safe Sleep for Oregon's Infants (online course)

Compensation & Benefits

At ChildRoots, we value fair, predictable compensation. All Teachers start between $22.67 - $29.42 (depending upon Step level) per hour, with:

• Standardized annual merit-based raises and annual PFA wage adjustments
• Long-term commitment bonuses to incentivize teachers to remain with their cohort

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Vision Insurance – majority employer-paid
Dental Insurance – majority employer-paid
Life Insurance – 100% employer-paid
401(k) Retirement Plan – Generous company match
Paid Time Off – Including holidays, a weeklong Winter Break, and professional development opportunities

Our Work Culture

At ChildRoots, we believe that children are authentic, powerful individuals. Our mission is to guide their social and emotional development and to foster a sense of wonder about the world around them. We know that teaching is more than just meeting physical needs—it is about understanding each child’s unique experience and supporting them on their journey.

We also understand that a successful school depends on supported, valued educators. Our workplace culture emphasizes stability, emotional support, and a collaborative environment where every teacher is seen and appreciated.

Join Our Team
Starting Teacher pay ranges, depending upon Assistant or Lead Teaching role is $22.67-$29.42/hour

Apply today and become a part of one of Portland’s most inspiring child care communities!

To work with us, you must be teacher-qualified and currently enrolled in Oregon's Central Background Registry.

These easy, online trainings are required within 30 days of hire:

• Pediatric CPR/First Aid Course
• Oregon Food Handler's Card
• Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety online course
• Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect online course
• Prevention is Better than Treatment online course
• Safe Sleep for Oregon's Infants online course

The challenges of COVID reminded us how vital it is to center our employees’ well-being. We know we still have much to do to be the BEST place to work in child care in Portland, but that’s what we’re working toward.

All employees are eligible for:

• 1-3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year, depending on how long they've been with ChildRoots.
• 25 paid holidays and all-school days off
• Company-provided continuing education
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match and 100%, immediate vesting

Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our insurance plans, including:

• Providence Health, including vision, naturopathic, chiropractic, acupuncture, AND massage
• Principal or Willamette Dental

We value commitment and invite you to stay with us for at least a year.

To learn more about us, explore our website, take a virtual tour of our facilities, and review our COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines.

We're a pro-vaccination community and require all employees and enrolled parents to be fully vaccinated against COVID. We still practice extraordinary safety protocols like daily health checks, masks, stable groups, and extra cleaning, and will do so for as long as it takes to keep our community safe.

Thank you for your consideration. We hope to hear from you!