Preschool Teacher

Sunshine Center; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Center in Portland, OR is seeking an energetic Preschool Teacher to lead a class, assess current levels, and design instruction to meet students’ collective and individual needs. You will create engaging activities and foster a love of learning.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of child development, strong communication, and a classroom health and safety focus. Compensation ranges from $28.80 to $30.00 per hour, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Step 9 or higher in ORO
• Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
• Problem-solving and mediation skills

Responsibilities

• Create and follow a comprehensive curriculum
• Teach beginning reading and math skills
• Assist children with developing social and emotional skills
• Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques
• Communicate with parents and other school personnel
• Assess student's skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones

Skills

Child development

Classroom management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic and experienced Preschool Teacher to join our team! You will be leading a class of students through the school year, assessing their current academic level, and designing instruction to meet students’ collective and individual needs.

You are passionate about learning and helping students reach their potential. With strong creative and problem‑solving skills, you love connecting with individual students and creating an engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and follow a comprehensive curriculum
• Teach beginning reading and math skills
• Assist children with developing social and emotional skills
• Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques
• Communicate with parents and other school personnel
• Assess student's skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones

Qualifications

• Step 9 or higher in ORO
• Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
• Problem-solving and mediation skills

Compensation: $28.80 - $30.00 per hour

Our Vision and Philosophy

Vision

The vision of the Sunshine Center is to provide quality child care and to prepare our students for a life of learning. We believe that the first 6 years of life are critical to every child’s life. In these years the foundation for learning, social‑emotional development, and how to function within a communal society are learned. Our goals are to help build a foundation upon which new academic skills can be learned, proper social responses can be taught, and working well with others can become a fundamental skill.

Philosophy

To help build a foundation for our children to function well in society, learn proper social etiquette and gain a proper academic base in a fun, loving and carefully crafted environment. Our play‑based approach allows children to engage in many social opportunities. Our staff, trained to work in Early Childhood Education, know to observe, coach, and assist with social interactions. In addition, we look for interests in each of our children to help guide them through direct and indirect academic opportunities to ensure that they’re prepared for primary education.