Preschool Teacher

• Description Vermont Hills Family Life Center – St. Andrew’s ECE Center|Portland, OR|Full-Time| Starting $22.67 / hr About Us Vermont Hills Family Life Center (VHFLC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting the healthy development of children and strengthening families in our community. Our St. Andrew’s ECE Center is a warm, inclusive, and child-centered space where every child is seen, valued, and supported to thrive. The Opportunity We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Co-Lead Preschool Teacher to join our team. This is a full-time role, Monday–Friday, no weekends/nights or major holidays — a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives while working alongside a caring, collaborative team. What You’ll Do
• Plan and implement a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Oregon’s Early Learning & Multnomah County Preschool for All standards and VHFLC’s philosophy
• Supervise and engage preschool-aged children in activities that spark creativity, exploration, and problem-solving
• Create and maintain a safe, welcoming classroom that supports children’s autonomy and cooperation
• Build warm, professional relationships with children and families through daily communication and family conferences
• Use positive guidance techniques to support self-regulation and conflict resolution
• Maintain health, safety, and documentation standards — including incident reports, medication logs, and developmental observations
• Collaborate with the ECE Center Directors and teaching team to continuously improve the learning environment

Compensation Starting $22.67+ per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Why Join VHFLC? Benefits including medical/vision/dental/life, paid holidays, paid trainings A supportive, collaborative team with a child-centered, equity-focused mission Paid training and continuing education incentives Opportunities for professional growth within the organization The chance to make a meaningful impact on children and families in our community

Requirements

• What We’re Looking For Minimum Qualifications (per Oregon ELD licensing requirements)
• An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field — OR at least one year of qualifying teaching experience (minimum 1,500 hours) in a licensed ECE program with preschool-aged children
• AND minimum Step 7 in the Oregon Registry (ORO), or the ability to attain it within 30 days of hire
• Enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry
• Current Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED certification
• Current Oregon Food Handler’s Card
• Completion of required ELD trainings: RRCAN, ICCHS, PBtT, FFL, and Safe Sleep for Oregon’s Infants

• You’ll Thrive Here If You…
• Are passionate about nurturing and educating young children
• Communicate clearly and warmly with families and colleagues
• Stay calm and exercise sound judgment in challenging situations
• Are committed to equity, inclusion, and respectful interactions
• Can sit on the floor, lift up to 40 lbs, and stay active with children indoors and outdoors
• Have consistent attendance and punctuality

Location St. Andrew’s ECE Center, 3228 Sunset Blvd, Portland, OR 97239 Please note: This location has limited public transit access. Reliable personal transportation is strongly recommended.