Mud Pies Preschool is a play-based preschool. If you adore children ages 2-5, enjoy spending time outdoors, and believe in play, we may be the place for you! Experience preferred but we are also willing to train the right person.
A strong candidate for this position believes in play- and child-directed learning, practices respectful communication toward children, trusts in children’s natural development, and is willing to learn and reflect as an educator. Additionally, this person is able to support children through conflict resolution and is comfortable with big emotions as a natural part of early childhood development. Also preferred: flexibility, positive attitude, and great sense of humor. There is no shortage of laughter when it comes to teaching little humans!
Program hours and shifts range between 7:15 am and 5:45 pm. We have a maximum of 16 children per day. We aim to develop long-term relationships with the team, children, and families. Evening meetings (paid) can occur up to 2x/month. Occasional weekend and evening events may be required of staff up to 2-3 times per year. Must be able to commit to one year.
For this particular position we are looking for someone to join our team for 20-30 hours per week, with a preference for the closing shift (typically 10-5:30, or a variation of those hours towards the end of the day). We have some flexibility with hours.
Job duties include: Supervising children, setting up and maintaining play spaces, supporting conflict resolution, providing social-emotional support, conducting observation and assessment, preparing food and cleaning up, completing diaper changes/supporting potty training, and communicating with team and families.
Must be able to meet physical demands: requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and or pulling up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking may be required. Stooping, squatting, bending, balancing, reaching, and use of hands may occur throughout the workday. Lifting and carrying children ages 2 to 5 years may also occur. Must be capable of working outdoors for 2-4 hour blocks of time in all types of weather.
WE OFFER:
Starting pay $19/hr depending on experience
Paid Holidays (after 90 days), including 3-4 full weeks of paid vacation
Paid annual training and reimbursement for individual training (approved by director)
Paid Time Off
Paid Monthly Team Meetings
Partially paid health insurance benefits (after 90 days)
Friendly co-workers, awesome families, super space and amazing children
REQUIRED (prior to employment):
Enrollment in Oregon’s Childcare Central Background (CBR) Registry
https://oregonearlylearning.com/providers-educators/providers-educatorscbr/#apply1
Foundations for Learning (FFL)
https://occd.educadium.com/
Safe Sleep for Oregon’s Infants
https://oregonearlylearning.com/providers-educators/professional-development/Self
Prevention is Better Than Treatment
http://campus.educadium.com/OCCD/
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN) Training
https://www.ccdsmetro.org/child-abuse-training.html
Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications
https://www.ccdsmetro.org/cpr-classes.html
Food Handler’s Card
https://www.ccdsmetro.org/food-handlers-training.html
Covid-19 Vaccination
NEXT STEPS
If you are interested in applying, please email your resume and a separate paragraph explaining why you would make a great fit for our program. Our interview/onboarding process includes:
an initial screening phone interview (20 minutes)
a (paid) working interview (2-6 hours)
Thank you!