Lead Preschool Teacher

Playschool Daycare and Preschool Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid sick time up to 40 hrs per year

Supportive and collaborative work环境

Additional Benefits coming January 202

Job summary

Playschool Daycare and Preschool Inc in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Preschool Teacher to create a safe, nurturing learning environment and implement age-appropriate curriculum.

The role emphasizes social-emotional development, collaboration with families and staff, and alignment with PFA program standards. Requires formal ECE credentials, local licensing, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Step 7+ in Oregon Registry OR equivalent credential is required.
• Minimum 2 years of preschool teaching experience.
• CPR certification for infant and adult.
• Safe Sleep training compliance.
• Registration with Oregon Registry Office (ORO).
• 15 hours per year of Early Childhood continuing education.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, creativity, and a passion for early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily lesson plans that support early childhood development.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, and independence in children.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to parents and guardians.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and administration to maintain high-quality educational standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Patience

Creativity

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

OR Step 7+ in ORO

CPR certification (infant & adult)

Safe Sleep training

Registration with ORO

CE hours 15/year in ECE

CBR enrollment

Job description

About the Role

The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. This role involves planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, fostering social and emotional development, and building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues and being in alignment with PFA program standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily lesson plans that support early childhood development
• Create a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, and independence in children
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to parents and guardians
• Collaborate with teaching staff and administration to maintain high-quality educational standards
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education
• OR
• Step 7 or above in ORO
• or
• A minimum of 2 years previous experience working as a Teacher with preschool-aged children
• CBR enrollment
• Infant and adult CPR
• Safe Sleep
• Recognizing and Reporting Abuse
• Registration with ORO
• 15 hours per year of applicable Early Childhood continuing education
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Patience, creativity, and a passion for early childhood education

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid sick time up to 40 hrs per year (accrues based on hours worked)
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Additional Benefits are coming in January of 2027

Playschool Daycare is a Oregon State licensed, family owned and operated, Center that has been serving the community since 1983.