Early Learning Teacher

About the role

KairosPDX is a non-profit organization focused on delivering excellent, equitable education to underserved children, their families and their communities. Through innovative pedagogy, community collaboration and family partnership we are working to close Portland's persistent achievement and opportunity gaps in measurable and sustainable ways. Our mission is to eliminate the prolific racial achievement and opportunity gaps by cultivating, confident, creative, compassionate, leaders. We aim to do this through an organizational approach that includes: PK-5 KairosPDX Learning Academy, Family Connections Programming, KairosPDX Training Academy and Local and Legislative Policy.

Please visit www.kairospdx.org.

Position Responsibilities

• Create a Social Environment where learning can thrive.
• To design a Physical Environment that welcomes all children, respects them and sustains learning.
• To create a Collaborative Community of Learners.
• To strengthen Habits of Mind that provide the building blocks of all learning.
• To introduce and practice Curriculum Structures that strengthen Habits of Mind through an inquiry approach to teaching and learning.
• To embed Early Academic Awareness within curriculum structures, protocols and routines.
• To document the Learning Process of the group and individual children through Learning Stories and Documentation Boards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Instruction:
• Plan, facilitate and reflect on age-appropriate learning experiences designed to nurture children's social-emotional, cognitive, cultural and creative intelligences.
• Facilitate inquiry-based learning experiences grounded in an understanding of the developmental stages and needs of children ages 3-5.
• Create a social environment that supports children to nurture and challenge their sense of self and community.
• Establish and maintain authentic and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Health & Safety:
• Maintain healthy and safe conditions for children, families and colleagues
• Follow all rules and regulations for certified child care centers
• Follow all policies and protocols of KairosPDX
• Communication & Partnership:
• Communicate with families about students' experiences, challenges, and progress
• Engage as a member of a teaching team which practices and values collaboration, listening for understanding, and respectful communication
• Maintain professional commitment to the mission of KairosPDX and its approaches to teaching and learning
• Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events
• Participate in professional development to facilitate the growth of each student, staff member and the organization overall
• Participate in continuous improvement practices including observations, reflections and collaborations
• Participate in all staff, department and team meetings and seminars.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Dependent on qualifications, ranging from $43,853- $73,797.
• Benefits: Up to nine weeks of building closure breaks, paid sick/personal leave days, paid holidays, employer contribution for health insurance, professional development opportunities.