Toddler Teacher

Job Overview

Bkids, located at Bethany Athletic Club in Portland, OR, offers the role of Teachers & Float Teachers at its new childcare center. The position is full‑time, with a pay range of $18.00 – $22.50 per hour, and requires working day shifts Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm.

• Nurtures and cares for children.
• Provides a clean, safe, and fun childcare environment.
• Utilizes the center’s software to add regular updates to families of the children.
• Ensures safe playing conditions and follows established security procedures.
• Develops and implements activities for the children on an ongoing basis.
• Treats children if injured and completes incident reports as well as notifies parents, supervisors, and club managers of any incidents.
• Performs general administrative tasks as needed such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, making phone calls.
• Maintains a clean work environment by performing janitorial duties as required or assigned, including but not limited to body fluid cleanup, sanitizing areas, and other light housekeeping.

• Certified in CPR/First Aid.
• Highly motivated.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

• Associate of Science or Associate of Arts from a college with a major in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education.
• A one‑year state or nationally recognized credential related to preschool‑age care.
• Completion of 20 credits (semester system) or 30 credits (quarter system) of training at a college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education.
• At least one year of qualifying teaching experience in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program with preschool‑age children.
• At least two years of qualifying teaching experience, with one year as a teacher, in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program caring for preschool‑age children.
• Documentation of attending at least Step 8.5 in the Oregon Registry.

• Head teachers must have completed OCC approved health and safety training before having unsupervised access to children.
• Completed a minimum of two hours of training on child abuse and neglect that is specific to Oregon law before unsupervised access to children.
• If the center is certified to care for infants, the head teacher must have completed OCC approved safe sleep training.

All team members must have the basic ability to use computer or smartphone applications for training and company system purposes, comprehend written documents such as work orders, safety rules, instructions, policies, and procedures, and speak and communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, and management.

• 401(k) with matching after 6 months.
• Complimentary Bethany Athletic Club membership.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial and legal assistance.
• Discounts on food at Bethany Athletic Club and Laurel Parc.
• Discounts through Benefit Hub and Life Balance.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Holiday pay perks.
• Employee appreciation and wellness events.
• Medical, dental, and vision options for employee, partner and dependents after 60 days.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Up to 16 PTO days first year (19 days after 1 year and 20 days after 2 years).
• Paid and float holidays.
• Additional complimentary Bethany Athletic Club membership for family.
• 15% discount at West Parc and South Parc Apartments.