Lead Teacher
$51,709–$51,709 year
On-sitePortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Lead Teachers at ChildRoots Southeast in Portland, OR (SE location) work Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 1.0 FTE, providing primary care and educational support for classrooms of children ages zero to five. Roles include Infant Lead Teacher, Toddler Lead Teacher, and Preschool Lead Teacher. The position emphasizes collaborative, child-led learning, strong knowledge of child development and pedagogy, mentoring of young learners, and directing classroom staff. Benefits include competitive wages with step-based increases and comprehensive health, retirement, PTO, holidays, and professional development opportunities. A pro-vaccination workplace with rigorous safety protocols and requirements for ongoing trainings is noted, along with a supportive, stable culture dedicated to the social and emotional development of children.
Required Qualifications
- Be a Step 7 or higher in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) system
- Be currently enrolled in Oregon's Central Background Registry (or begin the process and complete it upon receiving confirmation)
- At least 4 years of experience in an ECE classroom setting
- Meet the teacher-qualification criteria as outlined by the Office of Child Care requirements, which may include: Previous experience in a structured childcare environment
- Completion of college-level courses in early childhood education-related subjects
- Degree in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) preferred
- Pediatric CPR/First Aid Course (hybrid or fully in-person)
- Oregon Food Handler's Card (online course)
- 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)
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