Current Openings (Updated 12/1/21)
Transition (Ages 2-3) Support Teacher
Wild Lilac Child Development Community is hiring one qualified and experienced toddler support teacher and caregiver (ages two to three) for the current school year. Position begins as soon as you are available.
Program Philosophy
Our nonprofit school is inspired by the infant-toddler centers and preschool programs of Reggio Emilia and is rooted in social constructivism. We create our curriculum in response to our children’s ideas, passions, and questions. We believe that play is the true work of early childhood, as it is through play — storytelling, building, imagining, and inventing — that a child can develop her self-confidence, language, creativity and problem-solving skills. As Wild Lilac teachers celebrate diversity and seek to know and honor the whole child, our work with children and families is guided by the principles of inclusive, anti-bias education. To learn more about our program we encourage you to visit our website, www.wildlilac.org.
Licensing Requirements
In order to begin working at Wild Lilac you need to be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry, hold infant/child First Aid/CPR training certification, and complete the federally mandated Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS), Prevention is Better than Treatment (PBT), and Infant Safe Sleep online trainings. You must also hold a Food Handlers’ Card and complete a Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN) online training.
Compensation and Benefits
All classroom teachers at Wild Lilac are salaried; support teachers have a starting salary range of $30,000-34,000 depending on experience and qualifications. All of our teachers earn benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, eleven days of flexible paid time off, a stipend for continuing education, enrollment priority and reduced tuition for their children, and more. Additionally, our annual calendar has nearly 30 days of paid vacation for closures and holidays throughout year.
We also offer our teachers many opportunities for in-house support and professional development, healthy and delicious vegetarian snacks and meals, the potential to advance within the organization, and a wonderful community of dedicated, passionate colleagues who care deeply about our work with young children and their families.
Equity Statement
At Wild Lilac we are committed to creating and fostering racial and cultural diversity at every level of the organization including but not limited to staff, students, and leadership. Applicants from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time (35-40 hours/week, Monday-Friday schedule)
Pay: $30,000.00 – $34,000.00 per year
Applying for a Position
If you are interested in applying please send us a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter please share your story: your personal philosophy for early childhood education, your experiences, who you are and what you care about most in this work.
Please contact employment@wildlilac.org with questions or application materials.
Substitute Teachers (Infant, Toddler, Preschool)
Wild Lilac is hiring substitute teachers to cover shifts between the hours of 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (shifts will include shorter days in that time frame). As a substitute teacher, you will be available to step into any classroom (infant through preschool, depending on your comfort and experience with different age groups) where coverage is needed due to vacation, illness or other personal absence. You will assist Wild Lilac teachers with a wide variety of responsibilities in the classroom including the respectful care, support, and supervision of children as well maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all members of our school community.
Substitute positions are a great way to get to know our program and will prepare you for regular, full-time employment as positions may become available in the future.
Program Philosophy
Our nonprofit school is inspired by the infant-toddler centers and preschool programs of Reggio Emilia and is rooted in constructivism: we learn about and make meaning of our world by experiencing and reflecting on it together. We create our curriculum in response to our children’s ideas, passions, and questions. We believe that play is the true work of early childhood, as it is through play — storytelling, building, imagining, and inventing — that a child can develop her self-confidence, language, creativity and problem-solving skills. As Wild Lilac teachers celebrate diversity and seek to know and honor the whole child, our work with children and families is guided by the principles of inclusive, anti-bias education. To learn more about our program we encourage you to visit our website, www.wildlilac.org.
Licensing Requirements
In order to begin working at Wild Lilac you must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry, hold pediatric First Aid/CPR training certification, and complete the federally mandated Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS) and Prevention is Better than Treatment online trainings. You must also obtain a Food Handlers’ Card and complete a Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN) training; if you are working with infants and toddlers, you must also complete the online Safe Sleep training. At this time all licensing requirements can be completed online, and not all licensing requirements are required at date of hire. Please get in touch if you have questions about navigating the process!
Compensation
Substitute teachers earn between $15-$17 per hour, and are welcome to enjoy delicious vegetarian meals and snacks prepared onsite.
Equity Statement
At Wild Lilac we are committed to creating and fostering racial and cultural diversity at every level of the organization including but not limited to staff, students, and leadership.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15-$17/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
