Wander In Wonder MLK is growing and interviewing for a full-time Assistant Preschool Teacher! Preschool experience is required. Experience in a Preschool For All Program is a plus!
Start Date: August 31st, 2026
We are located in the Piedmont neighborhood. We value flexibility, strong communication skills, and commitment to learning and growth. We love people who are excited to be teachers and engage with the children each day. Assistant and Lead Teachers work collaboratively in classroom communities to support children and their families.
We would prefer a teacher experienced with the RIE and Reggio-Emilia philosophy. We use PBIS as our guidance and discipline practice. We are passionate about connecting children with natural environments, healthy family style meals, and anti-bias education.
Teacher Requirements:
- Registered with the Oregon Central Background Registry
- Current First Aid/CPR Cart
- Current Oregon Food Handler's Card
- Certificates for: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect, Oregon Safe Sleep, Prevention is Better Than Treatment, Introduction to Childcare Health & Safety
- Teacher Qualified (Licensing Requirement: 1500 hours of early childhood experience at a certified center gained with a group of the same children in at least 3 hour blocks within a 36-month period)
We offer generous benefits after 90 days of full time employment, including medical/dental insurance, paid time off, annual paid vacation, education/professional development stipends, memberships to local community centers, annual salary increases based on performance, and fun staff parties/events!
This position is a union position represented by ILWU Local 5 Early Education Division.
Please send your resume along with a cover letter explaining how you see your experience, education, and interests aligning with Wander in Wonder. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $24.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
