ChildRoots·Portland, Oregon
Provide care and educational support for children aged zero to five in a play-based, child-centered environment. Design developmentally appropriate activities and maintain strong communicative relationships with families.
Join Our Team at ChildRoots SE - 50 SE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Are you an experienced early childhood educator looking to inspire young minds and build lasting connections? Do you believe in fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity in children while working in a supportive, co-teaching environment?
ChildRoots, a small family of locally and woman-owned childcare centers in Portland, Oregon, is seeking, Support Staff members for our Southeast location. Since 2007, our progressive, play-based schools have focused on guiding children's social and emotional development while encouraging exploration and inquiry. Our awe-inspiring classrooms are designed to provoke curiosity, but it is our teachers who make ChildRoots truly outstanding.
Value collaborative classroom environments that focus on child-led learning and inquiry.
Have a strong understanding of child development and pedagogy theory.
Are passionate about mentoring young learners and guiding them through social and emotional development.
✅ Health & Vision Insurance – majority employer-paid ✅ Dental Insurance – majority employer-paid ✅ Life Insurance – 100% employer-paid ✅ 401(k) Retirement Plan – Generous company match ✅ Paid Time Off – Including holidays, a weeklong Winter Break, and professional development opportunities
Our Work Culture At ChildRoots, we believe that children are authentic, powerful individuals. Our mission is to guide their social and emotional development and to foster a sense of wonder about the world around them. We know that teaching is more than just meeting physical needs—it is about understanding each child’s unique experience and supporting them on their journey.
We also understand that a successful school depends on supported, valued educators. Our workplace culture emphasizes stability, emotional support, and a collaborative environment where every teacher is seen and appreciated.
Join Our Team!
Apply today and become a part of one of Portland’s most inspiring childcare communities!
To work with us, you must be teacher-qualified [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C9qAfAbGS85wyMNUSMYFHk7HMD2xm-qi/view] and currently enrolled in Oregon's Central Background Registry [https://oregonearlylearning.com/providers-educators/providers-educatorscbr/#overview].
Pediatric CPR/First Aid Course [https://calendar.oregonregistryonline.org/]
Oregon Food Handler's Card [https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/HealthyEnvironments/FoodSafety/Pages/cert.aspx]
Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety online course [https://oregonearlylearning.com/providers-educators/professional-development/Self]
Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect online course [https://oregonearlylearning.com/providers-educators/professional-development/Self]
Prevention is Better than Treatment online course [https://oregonearlylearning.com/providers-educators/professional-development/Self]
Safe Sleep for Oregon's Infants online course [https://oregonearlylearning.com/providers-educators/professional-development/Self]
The challenges of COVID reminded us how vital it is to center our employees’ well-being. We know we still have much to do to be the BEST place to work in child care in Portland, but that’s what we’re working toward.
We value commitment and invite you to stay with us for at least a year.
To learn more about us, explore our website [https://www.childroots.com/], take a virtual tour of our facilities [https://drive.google.com/file/d/136rf-80nqsidbyrLCmOfMkkZcBiRRETB/view], and review our COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines [https://oregonearlylearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PN1128897-CCP-COVID-19-Requirements_Recs-_EN_9.7.21.pdf].
We're a pro-vaccination community and require all employees and enrolled parents to be fully vaccinated against COVID [https://www.childroots.com/covid-19/vaccination-policy]. We still practice extraordinary safety protocols like daily health checks, masks, stable groups, and extra cleaning, and will do so for as long as it takes to keep our community safe.
Thank you for your consideration. We hope to hear from you!
Applicants must be Step 4 or higher in the Oregon Registry Online and have at least 2 years of ECE classroom experience. Required certifications include Pediatric CPR/First Aid and several Oregon-specific health and safety trainings.
Market context
In Oregon, classroom teacher openings often draw candidates with childcare, tutoring, or youth-program experience, and employers may favor applicants who can show strong classroom management and child-centered communication. These roles can be competitive because schedules, advancement paths, and childcare-related benefits matter alongside pay. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight any licensed childcare experience and your motivation for working with children.
