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$24/hr–$33/hr
Full-time
bachelor degree, associate degree, professional certificate
Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Company Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Posted 13d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Lead Teacher manages daily classroom operations, coordinates curriculum, and develops a cohesive teaching team to foster student learning. They also serve as a Site Director, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining a safe, engaging environment for children.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a certified childcare center and hold a bachelor's or associate's degree in early childhood education or a related field. Additionally, applicants must meet Oregon Registry Online (ORO) step 8 requirements and be enrolled in the Central Background Registry.
Full job description
Lead Teacher Job Description
Organization Summary
The Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO) advocates for social justice and equity for diverse African immigrant and refugee communities. CAIRO Academy is a culturally specific, accessible nonprofit preschool program funded by Preschool Promise and Preschool for All (PFA).
We offer a safe, play-based learning environment using the Creative Curriculum and Second Step frameworks to foster student-led curiosity, self-expression, and lifelong learning.
Our Locations:
Northeast Portland: A year-round, 10-hour Early Learning Center.
Multnomah & Washington Counties: School-year classrooms (late August to mid-June) in Portland, Beaverton, and Hillsboro elementary schools.
Lead Position Summary
The Lead Teacher develops a cohesive teaching team, coordinates curriculum, and manages daily classroom operations. They must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to create a safe, engaging environment that supports success. Strong communication skills with both children and adults are essential to meet children’s needs, guide staff, and address parent/guardian concerns.
In our program, Lead Teachers also serve as Site Directors, with one on site during all hours of operation. They collaborate with Multi-Site Coordinators to ensure compliance with standards set by DELC, Environmental Health, OSHA, Preschool Promise (PSP), and Preschool For All (PFA).
Staff may be required to administer medication or be trained to do so by an RN nurse.
Compliance & Collaboration In this role, you will work in partnership with the Assistant Teacher, Classroom Aide, and Multi-Site Coordinators to ensure full compliance with all standards, regulations, and guidelines set by:
Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC)
Preschool For All (PFA)
Preschool Promise (PSP)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Environmental Health Authority
Education and Experience Requirements
Minimum of 1 year experience working in a Certified Childcare Center with children ages 3-5 (Verified)
Experience in inclusive settings supporting children with varying support needs
Must be at least 18 years of age
Minimum ORO step 8
Must have knowledge or experience in:
Management and Supervision of Adults
Financial management and budgeting
Record keeping
Staff evaluations and training
Must meet at least one the following criteria:
At least a bachelor’s degree in: (1) Early childhood education or a field related to early childhood education; or (2) A field not related to early childhood education but teacher has completed coursework that is equivalent to a major in early childhood education and has sufficient training in early childhood education as determined by the Division.
An associate’s degree with additional training or additional certification in early childhood education or a field related to early childhood education, as determined by the Division.
Until sufficient alternative credentialing to indicate that the teacher is highly trained is developed by the Division, in partnership with the Educator Advancement Council and affected stakeholders, the lead preschool teacher must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) Preschool Credential or at least Step 8 on the Oregon Registry Online (ORO).
Preferred Education and Experience
Step 7 Preferred
Travel
Staff may be scheduled on short notice to work at any CAIRO Academy site to meet program needs, with locations across Hillsboro, Beaverton, Northeast and Southeast Portland. Travel may also be required for assigned training.
Language Requirements
Required: Proficient in English (speaking, reading, writing)
Preferred: Bilingual in Somali, Arabic, Swahili, Farsi, Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Cantonese, or American Sign Language
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Central Background Registry Requirement: Employment offers require current enrollment in Oregon’s Central Background Registry. Candidates not yet enrolled may be considered but cannot receive an offer until enrollment is completed. For information on how to enroll in Oregon's Central Background Registry, please visit https://secure.emp.state.or.us/ccd/ or call the Office of Child Care at +1 800-556-6616.
Other Skill Requirements
Intermediate skills using:
Windows OS
Google Workspace (including Gmail and Google Calendar)
Microsoft Office
BambooHR (or other web-based time management software)
Excel / Google Sheets
Zoom virtual meeting space
Teaching Strategies web-based platform (TSG)
Procare (or other web based childcare management system)
Frequent bending, crouching, and sitting on the floor or child-sized chairs Ability to move quickly to ensure children’s safety
Ability to respond appropriately in emergencies (e.g., CPR, First Aid, evacuations)
Ability to stand or walk for up to 6 hours per day
Frequent use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and overhead tasks
Ability to communicate with children at their eye level
Job Conditions
Will be required to work outdoors intermittently with exposure to typical Oregon weather conditions. There may be frequent interruptions, evening or weekend work, working long hours in peak periods. May work in a confined and small space with minimal room for maneuverability.
Additional Requirements of the Job
Maintain continual interaction with co-workers, parents, and children to provide information and support.
Always relate positively to children and adults.
Meet deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Complete tasks and required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain focus despite frequent interruptions and varying levels of concentration demands.
Manage multiple, multi-faceted tasks on a regular basis.
Provide a supportive, caring environment for preschool children.
Develop and maintain respectful, positive relationships with children, families, staff, and others.
Demonstrate effective communication skills.
Follow established directions and instructions consistently.
Salary Grade/Level/Range
$24.86 - $33.15/hr. depending on step number, education level/Training per PFA Requirements.
Required Hours
7:15 AM - 3:45 PM (Hours may vary)
40 hours per week
Benefits
Up to 7 days of accrued Paid Time Off per year
Up to 40 hours of accrued sick leave per year
Up to 16 paid company holidays
Paid Time Off for Spring Break - in alignment with school district
Paid Time Off for Winter Break - in alignment with school district
Medical and Dental insurance with employee-only premiums covered 100% by CAIRO
Vision Insurance low-cost employee premium
401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match
Paid professional development opportunities
Note: This job description outlines primary responsibilities but is not all-inclusive. Employees may be required to follow supervisor instructions and perform additional duties within, below, or occasionally above their job level as needed.
Related keywords
Early Childhood EducationPreschoolSite DirectorCreative CurriculumSecond StepDELCPreschool PromisePreschool For AllOSHAOROChild Development AssociateGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeProcareTeaching StrategiesClassroom Management
About Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)
Creating equitable opportunities for African refugees and immigrant children, youth and families
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
LinkedIn followers
440
CAIRO has earned its reputation as a trusted and recognized champion of the African refugee and immigrant community and its most vulnerable members by providing the necessary support for stronger families and responsive communities. Through a dedicated and culturally competent team, a wide variety of programs, and a commitment to enhancing the lives of the
children, youth and families we serve, CAIRO is a force for social change.
It is the mission of the Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO) to advocate for and act to increase equity and social justice through programs, services, community organizing and collaborative leadership that create equitable opportunities for African refugees and immigrant children, youth and families to thrive.
CAIRO’s expertise lies in it's ability to provide services that empower clients to positively transform their lives, which is cultivated by our work with at-risk children, youth and families. We use a two‐generation approach to guide all our services. The two-gen approach encourages our programs staff to serve children, youths and their near-adults together, to harness the family’s full potential and to put the entire family on a path to success.
We envision a more just and equitable society in which children, youth, and families live in sustained, supportive communities, which reinforce the cultural wealth and lived experience of the family.
Offices: 13909 SE Stark St, Portland, Oregon 97233, US · 3333 W Division St, Suite 114, St Cloud, Minnesota 56301, US
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