Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher Seedlings Playschool Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $20 - $25 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Qualifications CPR Certification Teamwork First aid Teaching experience with young children First aid and CPR Full Job Description Seedlings Playschool is seeking a warm, grounded Preschool Teacher to join our Reggio-inspired, play-based, emergent curriculum program in Northeast Portland . At Seedlings, we believe childhood is a time to be cherished, not rushed. We honor young children as whole people — capable, curious, creative, and worthy of deep respect. Our days are full of wonder: messy art, muddy boots, deep play, big emotions, and real relationships . We spend lots of time outdoors, embrace process over product , and trust children to lead their own learning. At a glance

Pay:

$20-$25/hour

Schedule:

Full-time - 40 hours/week Age group: 2-5 year old, mixed-age classroom

Location:

5717

NE Sumner St, Portland, OR Benefits:

health insurance, matching 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, planning time, paid training & professional development support Paid breaks/closures: > 30 days of paid holidays per year, in total The role You'll spend your days: Creating a nurturing environment: Maintain a safe, inviting, well-prepared space that supports exploration indoors and outdoors.

Supporting child-led learning:

Observe children closely and extend their interests through an emergent curriculum approach.

Honoring play as serious learning:

Provide rich opportunities for messy, noisy, joyful play and meaningful work.

Supporting emotional development:

Co-regulate with patience and empathy; help children practice problem-solving, boundaries, and community care (instead of adult-imposed solutions).

Collaborating with families and teammates:

Communicate clearly and respectfully to support a strong classroom community.

Engaging in reflective practice:

Participate in training, professional development, and ongoing growth alongside our team. What it's like to work here At Seedlings, we offer: Great ratios and a supportive, collaborative team A warm community that values relationships and professionalism Paid training and planning time and professional development support Competitive pay with opportunities for growth Matching 401(k) Healthcare benefits for full-time employees Paid holiday breaks (over 30 days per year, total) Who we're hoping to meet We're looking for a teacher who shares our heart and vision — someone who: Truly sees and honors each child as an individual Values connection over control Finds joy in messy, active play and outdoor days Is patient, grounded, playful, and collaborative Enjoys observing children's interests and extending learning through materials and experiences Wants to grow with a small team and contribute to an environment built on trust and respect Requirements Experience working with toddlers and/or preschool-aged children (2-5 years) Alignment with Reggio-inspired, play-based, or emergent curriculum approaches (If you're newer to Reggio specifically but deeply aligned with play-based/emergent practice, we still encourage you to apply.) CPR/First Aid and required safety set trainings (or willingness to obtain) Ability to complete Oregon CBR background check We can't wait to meet you.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00-$25.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Application Question(s): What does it look like when you're having a hard time at work — and how do you handle it? What has made you leave jobs in the past? Describe a time when two children in your classroom had a conflict with one another. What did you do? What happened? Describe your dream school. (Philosophy? Practices? Team? Size? Ages? Vibes? Anything else?) What does a perfect day look like for you, in that school?

Work Location:

In person