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Early Childhood Educator

Discovery Land Child Development Center in Portland, OR
North Pacific Union Conference | Oregon Conference of SDA
Description

For over 30 years, Discoveryland Child Development Center has served the families of the Mount Tabor community in Portland, Oregon. Children 3 months through 8 years learn and grow through play experiences that contribute to the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual development of each child. We are licensed as a Christian Faith-Based center. Discoveryland participates in Oregon’s SPARK program for high quality child care. We are looking for early childhood educators and camp counselors ready to be involved in our interactive summer camp program as well as teachers to join our team for the 2024-2025 year-round program. 

We offer:

  • Competitive wages
  • A full benefit package including health insurance, pto, retirement
  • Pleasant Christian atmosphere
  • Continuing Ed assistance
  • Well-established center with extensive waitlist
  • Child Care tuition assistance
  • SDA Elementary-Academy tuition assistance
  • Paid Professional Development & Inservice Days
  • Christmas & Spring Breaks
Required Experience

We hire highly qualified teachers who are creative and caring! A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or CDA certification is preferred.  We prefer that lead teachers have 2 or more years experience in a licensed child care center, public school, or private school setting. We look for teachers who have a positive, patient, joyful, professional demeanor and are passionate about sharing the love of Jesus through example, songs, stories, etc. Teachers need a high level of flexibility with the willingness/ability to work any shift. Teachers need strong communication skills as well as a committed and inclusive attitude.  Early childhood educators in Oregon need: a current CBR number, current food handler’s card, current pediatric CPR/First Aid certification, and certificates of completion for Intro to Child Care Health and Safety, Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Safe Sleep, and Prevention is Better than Treatment. If you are not currently working in early childhood in the state of Oregon, we are happy to help you navigate these quick, easy online courses. 

Please send your resume to director@discoverylandpdx.org. You may also call or text 503-209-1984.

Posted by: Polly Johnson

Resumé Deadline: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Discovery Land Child Development Center