• Salem, OR
  • Full-time
30+ days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Parental leave

Lead Preschool Teacher

Inspire. Teach. Make a Difference.


Do you believe learning should be filled with curiosity, creativity, and connection?


At Precious Cargo Preschool & Childcare, we're looking for a passionate Lead Preschool Teacher to create meaningful learning experiences, build strong relationships with families, and help children develop the skills they need to thrive.


If you love hands-on learning, value strong family partnerships, and want to be part of a supportive team that truly values early childhood education, we'd love to meet you.


What You'll Do


  • Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons using Creative Curriculum.
  • Create a nurturing, inclusive classroom that supports every child's unique needs.
  • Conduct observations and assessments using Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSGold).
  • Maintain accurate documentation, portfolios, and developmental records.
  • Foster positive behavior and social-emotional growth through relationship-based teaching.
  • Partner with families through ongoing communication, conferences, and classroom activities.
  • Collaborate with coaches, specialists, and team members to support student success.
  • Ensure compliance with Preschool Promise, licensing regulations, and program requirements.
  • Participate in professional development, coaching, and continuous quality improvement.
Qualifications


Required:


  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
  • Oregon Registry Step 8 or higher.
  • CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Food Handler's Card.
  • Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
Preferred:


  • Experience with Creative Curriculum and TSGold.
  • Two or more years of experience in an early childhood setting.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Benefits


  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee childcare discount
  • Flexible scheduling
Job Type: Full-time


Work Location: In person


Join a team that believes children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and inspired. At Precious Cargo, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing alongside a team that's passionate about early childhood education.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSalem, OR
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Child Developmentunmatched
  • Child Supportunmatched
  • Childcareunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Conferencesunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Early Childhood Educationunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • First Aidunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Licensingunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Nursery School and Preschoolunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Spanish Languageunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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