Preschool Teacher

First Gear Academy is the preschool benefit to the employees of Daimler Trucks of North America, located on Swan Island. Along with all the benefits listed, we are situated on a beautiful campus on the Willamette River. First Gear is a well-run, team environment. Our teaching staff is kind and caring. Our parents are involved and excited to see the progress of their children. Along with our extensive benefits package, our location offers an additional paid vacation over the Christmas break!

We are very well staffed and flexible to our team's personal needs. We make decisions as a team and support each other. That is the reason why First Gear Academy is so successful!

We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher, with at least one year of teaching experience, to prepare children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A Preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Preschool experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Oregon Childcare Background Check (Required)

Work Location: In person