Early Childhood Educators
Early Childhood Educators

Job description
Are you looking for a fun, energetic and positive work environment? Look no further!

NAEYC-accredited Joyful Noise Child Development Center has immediate openings for dedicated, energetic teachers across many age groups. You can expect a higher than industry average annual wage, dependent on education and position within the organization. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits, including medical, vision and dental through Kaiser. We offer paid vacation and 12 paid holidays (including your birthday!) as well as a week long winter break! We also offer a discounted TriMet pass to those who utilize Public Transportation. We are continually seeking positive, hardworking substitute teachers and support staff to be a part of our organization, with the potential to move into permanent teaching positions. Candidates must be local. Hourly wage is dependent on education level and position hired for.

***Joyful Noise is offering $500.00 signing bonuses for those who are hired and complete a successful 90 day onboarding period.***

Joyful Noise has four distinguished centers across the Portland area. We are committed to providing high-quality programming for young children and their families. Our ultimate goal is to convey significant, positive and lasting benefits to the life of a child. Professional, caring teachers are essential to us reaching this goal! We are seeking people who demonstrate interpersonal skills, are comfortable with team teaching, and have a devotion to providing quality programming and environments for children. Joyful Noise is philosophically rooted in constructivism with a strong commitment to anti-bias development, Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), the RIE approach and Reggio Emilia. As a Joyful Noise staff member, you will feel appreciated, valued and respected. Previous classroom experience in an early childhood setting, familiarity with NAEYC, emergent curriculum, and project work documentation are strongly desired.

To be considered for an interview, please send a resume and a cover letter summarizing your experience with young children, educational background, and why you think you are a good fit for our organization. Applicants should also be registered in the Oregon Central Background Registry. All our centers are located on the MAX line. We encourage people of all race, gender, and sexual orientation to apply.

To learn more about our organization visit our website at ------------.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.25 - $24.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following all Covid-19 health and safety guidelines as outlined by the Early Learning Division, including daily health checks and stringent cleaning and sanitation procedures. All applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.