For Prospective Parents (For Prospective Teachers, See Below)

Thank you for your interest! In general, these are the steps to join our community:

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  • Mud Pies Preschool Phone: (971) 666-3599
  • Email: Send us a note (info[at]mudpiespreschool[dot]com)

We are located at 7618 SE Duke St., Portland OR 97206.

For Prospective Teachers: We Are Currently Hiring!

We are looking for someone to join our team for ~12-20 hours per week, with a preference for an opening shift (typically 9:30am-1:30pm) with the possible addition of closing shifts as available..

Mud Pies Preschool is a play-based preschool. If you adore children ages 2-5, enjoy spending time outdoors, and believe in play, we may be the place for you! Experience preferred but we are also willing to train the right person.  

A strong candidate for this position believes in play- and child-directed learning, practices respectful communication toward children, trusts in children’s natural development, and is willing to learn and reflect as an educator. Additionally, this person is able to support children through conflict resolution and is comfortable with big emotions as a natural part of early childhood development. Also preferred: flexibility, positive attitude, and great sense of humor. There is no shortage of laughter when it comes to teaching little humans!

Program hours and shifts range between 7:15 am and 5:45 pm. We have a maximum of 16 children per day. We aim to develop long-term relationships with the team, children, and families. Evening meetings (paid) can occur up to ~2x/month. Occasional weekend and evening events may be required of staff up to 2-3 times per year. Must be able to commit to one year. 

Job duties include: Supervising children, setting up and maintaining play spaces, supporting conflict resolution, providing social-emotional support, conducting observation and assessment, preparing food and cleaning up, completing diaper changes/supporting potty training, and communicating with team and families. 

Must be able to meet physical demands: requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and or pulling up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking may be required. Stooping, squatting, bending, balancing, reaching, and use of hands may occur throughout the workday. Lifting and carrying children ages 2 to 5 years may also occur. Must be capable of working outdoors for 2-4 hour blocks of time in all types of weather. 

WE OFFER:
• Starting pay $21.68/hr
• Paid Holidays (after 90 days), including 3-4 full weeks of paid vacation
• Paid annual training and reimbursement for individual training (*approved by director) 
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Monthly Team Meetings
• Partially paid health insurance benefits (after 90 days)
• Friendly co-workers, awesome families, super space and amazing children

REQUIRED (prior to employment):

NEXT STEPS

If you are interested in applying, please email your resume and a separate paragraph explaining why you would make a great fit for our program. Our interview/onboarding process includes:

  • an initial screening Zoom interview (~20 minutes)
  • a (paid) working interview (~2-6 hours)

Thank you!

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