Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$22/hr
Description Do you light up when a toddler figures something out for the first time? Do you believe the early years are where the magic happens? We're looking for a warm, dependable, and enthusiastic Assistant Toddler Te…
Skills: Toddler Care, Classroom Management, Child Development, Communication, First Aid
Portland, Oregon, United States • On-site
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Collaborate with the lead teacher to maintain a safe, nurturing, and joyful classroom for toddlers. Support daily routines, plan curiosity-sparking activities, and communicate developmental observations to leadership.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and meet Oregon ELD Aide II licensing requirements, including first aid/CPR certification. A minimum of 240 documented hours of experience in a licensed childcare setting is required.
Description
Do you light up when a toddler figures something out for the first time? Do you believe the early years are where the magic happens? We're looking for a warm, dependable, and enthusiastic Assistant Toddler Teacher to join our team at Vermont Hills Family Life Center — a licensed childcare center in Portland where children, families, and educators are truly valued.
You'll work alongside the lead teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and joyful classroom for toddlers. Day to day, that looks like:
You'll work under the guidance of a lead teacher and center director — and you'll have real responsibility in the room. This is a role where your presence genuinely matters to kids and families every day.
Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and move comfortably through an active classroom environment (bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor — the whole deal).
Requirements
Per Oregon Early Learning Division licensing requirements for a Level Aide II position in a licensed toddler classroom, candidates must:
Inspiring the promise of tomorrow.
VHFLC is a non-profit child development organization. We have provided quality care and education for Portland Metro children since 1979. At VHFLC, we enrich the lives of children by providing an aftercare environment that is secure, accommodating of all developmental stages, and respectful of each child’s unique ability to experience fun, wonder and challenge. We also supply positive role models in the form of our staff, and offer parenting and early childhood education programs to the child’s family and general public. VHFLC contracts with area schools, local churches, and Multnomah County child agencies to offer single parents, minimum wage earners, college students, and the homeless the security of knowing their children are safe and receiving quality care.
Offices: 4595 California st, 202, Portland, Oregon 97219, US
Inspiring the promise of tomorrow.
VHFLC is a non-profit child development organization. We have provided quality care and education for Portland Metro children since 1979. At VHFLC, we enrich the lives of children by providing an aftercare environment that is secure, accommodating of all developmental stages, and respectful of each child’s unique ability to experience fun, wonder and challenge. We also supply positive role models in the form of our staff, and offer parenting and early childhood education programs to the child’s family and general public. VHFLC contracts with area schools, local churches, and Multnomah County child agencies to offer single parents, minimum wage earners, college students, and the homeless the security of knowing their children are safe and receiving quality care.
Offices: 4595 California st, 202, Portland, Oregon 97219, US
