Fruit & Flower Child Development Center Rock Creek Hiring for Lead Teacher Job at Portland, OR Full Time

Position: Lead Teacher

Are you looking to make a difference in the world? This is your chance to be a positive force in the lives of children.

Our mission:

Helping working parents raise generations of joyful learners.

A little about us:

In 1885, a group of teenaged girls formed an organization to make a charitable contribution to their community in Portland. They delivered baskets of fruit and bouquets of flowers to their less fortunate neighbors and to patients at Good Samaritan and St. Vincent’s Hospitals, and called themselves “The Children’s Flower Mission.”

As they grew older, those far-thinking young women became aware of the pressing need for childcare on the part of single working mothers. They wanted to ensure that the children would not be neglected, but instead cared for, kept clean, and fed nourishing meals and snacks. In 1906, they opened Oregon’s first childcare program, Fruit & Flower Day Nursery of Portland. We are now one of the leading early childhood programs in the state.

Our beliefs and practices:

· We believe that children learn best through play.

· We believe in supportive and nurturing relationships.

· We believe that children thrive in an environment where they are active learners.

· We believe in supporting and celebrating the wonderful diversity of every family and every member of our Fruit & Flower Community.

· We believe the capacity to thrive and contribute positively in a diverse society is a life-long practice of perspective taking, discovery and adaptation that starts in early childhood.

What we look for:

We are seeking teachers who are enthusiastic, joyful and kind, with a desire to be a part of a diverse caring team of early childhood professionals. Individuals who enjoy building authentic relationships and who will put children’s needs first. We are looking for strong communicators with positive outlooks and candidates who can maintain high levels of professionalism.

Minimum qualifications:

Preference given to candidates that have a B.A./B.S. in Early Childhood Education or related field and are a step 10 in the Oregon Step Registry.

Must be able to attain a step 8.5 or higher in the Oregon Step Registry. Information on steps can be found at:  https://www.pdx.edu/education-career-development/steps-credentials-oro

Must also pass the Oregon Central Background Registry check: https://oregonearlylearning.com/providers-educators/providers-educatorscbr/

Compensation and benefits:
$22.00 an hour (40 hours per week guaranteed)
Medical insurance 100% paid
Dental insurance 100% paid

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off (paid vacation)

Up to 30 hours of paid continued education annually

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination recommended.

Application Question(s):

• Are you registered in the Central Background Registry? https://oregonearlylearning.com/providers-educators/providers-educatorscbr/
• Are you in the Oregon Step Registry and have been granted at least a step 8.5?

Work Location: One location