Early Education Teacher

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Central Christian School partners with families to provide a Christ-centered education that supports the academic, spiritual, and personal growth of students from early childhood through high school. Our Early Education program provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where young learners begin developing foundational academic, social, and spiritual skills.

The Early Education Teacher is responsible for providing Christ-centered instruction and care that supports the developmental needs of young children. Teachers create a structured and nurturing classroom environment that promotes social-emotional development, early academic readiness, and Christian character formation.

This position works closely with the Early Education team to ensure a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool-aged students.

• Profess Jesus Christ as personal Savior
• Support and uphold CCS’s Statement of Faith, mission, and core values
• Integrate biblical worldview and Christian character into classroom interactions
• Model integrity, professionalism, and servant leadership

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities
• Foster a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment
• Support social-emotional growth and positive behavior development
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, and foundational learning skills

• Maintain active supervision of students at all times
• Support daily classroom routines including transitions, activities, and play
• Ensure classroom safety and organization

• Maintain regular communication with families regarding student care and progress
• Collaborate with Early Education team members and administration
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, chapel, and school events

• Maintain compliance with Oregon Early Learning Division (OELD) licensing requirements
• Follow classroom ratios and supervision expectations
• Complete required documentation, logs, and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (required for teaching positions at Central Christian School)
• Ability to support the mission and values of Central Christian School
• Experience working with young children ages 3–5
• Must meet Oregon Early Learning Division (OELD) Teacher qualification requirements for licensed early learning programs

• Degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Previous experience in a preschool or licensed childcare setting
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Knowledge of early childhood development and kindergarten readiness skills

• Maintain compliance with Oregon Early Learning Division (OELD) licensing requirements, including teacher qualifications, ratios, supervision standards, and required documentation.

• This is a full-time position within the Early Education program.
• Teachers are expected to remain on campus for their full scheduled workday and maintain compliance with licensing supervision requirements.
• This role involves classroom instruction, student supervision, and active engagement with preschool-aged children throughout the day.

Central Christian School offers a supportive and mission-driven community where teachers partner with families to nurture both faith and learning in students.