Fruit and Flower Child Development Center Northwest
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who enjoys working with both children and adults. The ideal candidate isn't afraid to be silly and engage in fun, creative activities that bring joy to young learners. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families are essential. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment, can take direction well, and have a passion for fostering positive experiences, we’d love to hear from you!
If you are interested in shaping the hearts and minds of young children, this could be your next home away from home. We are a play-based child development center. We love to teach the children about the world around them while getting down to their level and engaging with them. We let them take the lead and show us what they are curious about and interested in. Come play with us!
Fruit and Flower Mission
Helping working parents raise generations of joyful learners.
History
In 1885, a group of teenaged girls formed an organization to make a charitable contribution to their community in Portland. They delivered baskets of fruit and bouquets of flowers to their less fortunate neighbors and to patients at Good Samaritan and St. Vincent’s Hospitals and called themselves “The Children’s Flower Mission.”
As they grew older, those far-thinking young women became aware of the pressing need for childcare on the part of single working mothers. They wanted to ensure that the children would not be neglected, but instead cared for, kept clean, and fed nourishing meals and snacks. In 1906, they opened Oregon’s first childcare program, Fruit and Flower Day Nursery of Portland.
Our beliefs and practices:
- We believe the capacity to thrive and contribute positively in a diverse society is a life-long practice of perspective taking, discovery and adaptation.
- We believe that children learn best through play.
- We believe in supportive and nurturing relationships.
- We believe that children thrive in an environment where they are active learners.
- We believe in supporting and celebrating the wonderful diversity of every family and every member of our Fruit & Flower Community.
- We believe it is our responsibility as educators to be alert to signs of children’s readiness to learn and to provide them with the opportunities and support they need to develop in their own special way.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to relate comfortably to children and adults. Ability to communicate ideas, concerns and feelings regarding the program and procedures to the appropriate person. Must be able to accept supervision and also give directions to Staff in the room. Knowledge of normal growth and development of children and ability to detect variations and take appropriate actions. Ability to appropriately communicate feelings involving interpersonal relations to the people involved. Must be flexible yet able to set and maintain limits. Must have physical stamina to meet job demands.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Must pass the Oregon Criminal Background check: Department of Early Learning and Care :
www.oregon.gov/delc/providers/pages/cbr.aspx
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
$23.16/hour
Paid Holidays
Paid time off
Paid trainings
Full medical and dental after completion of review period
Contribute to a 401K and have Fruit & Flower match up to 6%
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.16 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you enrolled in the central background registry for Oregon childcare workers? Visit: https://www.oregon.gov/delc/providers/pages/cbr.aspx
Work Location: In person
