A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
Early Childhood Floater Teacher (Infants to Pre-K) Vermont Hills Family Life Center | St. Andrew's ECE Center — Southwest Portland, OR 97239 $22.00 - $24.00 an hour — Full-time Vermont Hills Family Life Center is a mission-driven, equity-focused non-profit hiring a qualified, versatile Early Childhood Floater Teacher for our St. Andrew's ECE Center. This is a stable, full-time role with a set Monday-Friday schedule (40 hrs/week) — no nights or weekends. Why Join Our Team Highly competitive pay: $22.00 - $24.00/hour, based on your ECE qualifications and Oregon Registry Step.
Comprehensive healthcare:
full health coverage through (including vision) and Dental options. Life insurance &
Retirement Savings:
Life insurance at no cost to you (employer-paid), plus retirement savings access via OregonSaves.
Childcare discount:
25% off your own child's care at our ECE center or after-school programs (space permitting). Real variety, not burnout: as a Floater, every day means fresh energy and connection with kids across every age group.
Paid professional development:
we cover your annual continuing education hours and reward Step-level advancement with wage increases.
A genuinely supportive culture:
we're a mission-driven, equity-focused community — not a corporate franchise. The Opportunity Are you an adaptable educator who loves the infant room just as much as the Pre-K classroom? In this role, you'll step into classrooms from infants through Pre-K to provide consistency, warmth, and high-quality care wherever it's needed most, joining our warm, inclusive community. What You'll Do Bring seamless continuity: move across classrooms (Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-K) to support team ratios and keep the environment predictable and positive for kids. Engage & cultivate: implement play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Oregon's Early Learning standards and VHFLC's child-centered philosophy. Ensure safety & well-being: follow strict health and safety practices — meal/snack routines, safe sleep for infants, and active supervision indoors and out.
Build community:
greet families and children warmly each day and foster respectful, positive relationships.
Collaborate:
partner closely with the ECE Site Director and classroom teams to adapt to daily center needs.
Oregon ELD Lead Teacher certification, via one of the following: At least 20 semester credits (or 30 quarter credits) in ECE, Child Development, or a related field, OR A minimum of 1 year / 1,500 hours of qualifying teaching experience in a licensed early childhood program. Active enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR).
Current certifications:
Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED, and an Oregon Food Handler's Card. Completion of core Oregon ELD trainings: Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN), Infant/Child CPR & Health & Safety (ICCHS), Positive Behavior Support (PBtT), Foundations for Family Life (FFL), and Safe Sleep.
Physical readiness:
able to sit on the floor, lift up to 40 lbs, stay active with children, and shift comfortably between classroom routines throughout the day. Don't have every training completed yet? We're happy to talk about a start date that allows time to finish required certifications — reach out and let's discuss. Location & Commute Our center is located at 3228 Sunset Blvd, Portland, OR 97239. This location has limited public transit access, so reliable personal transportation is strongly recommended. Free on-site parking is available.
Pay:
$22.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 - 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
