Preschool Lead Teacher

urriculum \& Quality Amazing Kidz Academy LLC provides teachers with a **school\-year curriculum framework rather than a scripted curriculum**. Teachers receive monthly themes and learning priorities and work collaboratively to develop meaningful experiences based on children's interests, observations, developmental goals, accommodations and individual needs. Our monthly planning structure includes: **Week 1 – Sensory Exploration** **Week 2 – Art \& Creative Expression** **Week 3 – Gross Motor \& Games** **Week 4 – Integrated Learning / Blend** **Language development and fine\-motor practice are incorporated every day.** Required planning, preparation, documentation and training are completed **on paid work time. Employees are not expected to perform required work off the clock.** Schedule Approximately **20–30 hours per week**, with a consistent part\-time schedule. Approximately 40 hours per week, with a consistent full \-time schedule. There may also be opportunities for additional hours based on program needs, staff absences and the employee's availability. We are looking for someone who values reliability and understands that consistent attendance is especially important in early childhood education. Compensation Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's **verified Oregon Registry Step, education, experience, position requirements and applicable Preschool for All requirements.** Applicants who do not yet have an Oregon Registry Step are welcome to apply, but qualifications will need to be verified before final compensation is established. This May Be a Great Fit If You... * Want to grow professionally in Early Childhood Education * Are interested in eventually developing into greater classroom or leadership responsibility * Enjoy both teaching children **and** improving classroom quality * Take initiative without needing constant reminders * Are organized and can complete assignments by deadlines * Are comfortable receiving coaching and constructive feedback * Can respectfully speak up when something is unsafe or inconsistent with program expectations * Understand that cleaning and resetting the environment are part of working in early childhood education * Enjoy creating engaging experiences from materials already available * Believe children's interests and developmental needs should influence curriculum * Want to work in a smaller program where your contribution is visible and important Our Program Amazing Kidz Academy LLC is a play\-based early childhood program serving children with diverse developmental needs, abilities, cultures and experiences. We believe the **environment is the third teacher**, relationships are foundational to learning, and quality comes from intentional educators who continue learning themselves. We are also intentionally developing Solid Foundation as a place where **rising educators can practice, receive coaching, build professional skills and grow into greater responsibility.** **To apply:** Please submit your resume and Oregon Registry Step, if available. If you do not currently have an Oregon Registry Step, please indicate that when applying. Pay: $23\.16 \- $25\.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Health insurance * Professional Development Work Location: In person Pay: $23\.86 \- $28\.15 per hour Expected hours: 40\.0 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance Work Location: In person