Early Childhood Program – Maryland Campus

• 2  Wobbler ( 11-18 months)
• 5  Toddler  (18-months to 2 1/2 years -old)
• 2  Junior (2-3 years old)
• 2 Preschool ( 3years to 5 years old)
• 3 Part Day Preschool (3 1/2 – 5 years old)

* Please note that Peninsula Children’s Center enrolls new children on a daily basis. This list is a snapshot of available openings, and does not guarantee availability. For more information and to schedule a tour please contact our Family Advocate Natalie at 503-280-0534, ext. 33, or natalie@penchild.org.

Sign up for a whole month 5-days a week ($600) or 3-days a week ($360). Or, sign up weekly 5-days per week ($165) or 3-days per week ($99).

Our Summer Camps feature:

• Experienced, state-qualified, adult teachers and a 1 teacher to 15 children ratio
• Peninsula Internal Program Scholarships
• Reimbursement programs such as DHS and other subsidy programs
• Breakfast and afternoon snack

Please note that children must bring their own lunch.

For a registration packet and more information, please contact Natalie Mitchell at 503-280-0534, ext. 33 or natalie@penchild.org.

My philosophy is student-centered. I believe in order to assist students in their process of learning, focus should be placed on a student’s individual needs. I went to middle school, high school, and college in Boston, then moved to Seattle for 9 years and have been in Portland for almost 5 years. I really love the NW and enjoy riding my bike, hiking, movies, cooking, and I am working on learning Spanish.

Please join us in welcoming Chris to Peninsula!

Compensation: $12-13 per hour

Hours::  20 hours per week

Requirements for the positions also include:

• AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or closely related field and/or a Step 8.5 or higher on the Oregon Registry with college work in Early Childhood Education
• Good work ethics and consistent attendance
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand verbal and written English
• Demonstrated ability to observe and document children’s learning
• Basic computer skills to keep online assessments
• Good organizational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to sit, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to quickly move around a classroom or playground
• Ability to physically move, lift, or control children in unsafe or emergency situations
• Ability to maintain educational/training hours as outlined by state licensing agency and center
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check
• Current First Aid/CPR and Food Handlers Cards

To apply send resume and cover letter to:  

ken@penchild.org

Peninsula Children’s Center is the oldest childcare center in North Portland with a 40+ year history of providing high quality early childhood education and care to families from diverse backgrounds in North and Northeast Portland. At Peninsula your child will have the opportunity to develop cross-cultural friendships and skills critical to success in a diverse society.

We are certified by the Oregon Child Care Division.  We utilize The Creative Curriculum, a nationally recognized, developmentally appropriate, research – based curriculum framework.  To learn more about The Creative Curriculum check out www.teachingstrategies.com.

Please call or email Natalie today (natalie@penchild.org (503) 280-0534, ext. 33) to schedule a tour of Peninsula Children’s Center. We look forward to hearing from you!

Early Childhood Program

When inclement weather is expected on the morning of a school day, every attempt will be made to decide about closures and schedule changes the evening before. For an unexpected or a less definite weather situation, every attempt is made to make a decision as early as possible. Our goal is to make the most appropriate decision for our students and staff based on all available information. We will collect weather forecasts and information from a range of reliable sources and will confer with staff members who live in various parts of the metropolitan area.

We also will open late if conditions warrant and follow our regular schedule for the remainder of the day. Doing this will allow our classes to take place in an abbreviated form.

If weather conditions require early dismissal we will contact you by phone, e-mail and this website. Please make sure your emergency form always has current information so that we can get in touch with you in case of this or any other urgent news.

Before and After School Program

School-age programs will be closed when Portland Public Schools are closed. In the event of early dismissal, our after-school program will not open.

If weather conditions require early dismissal from after care we will contact you by phone, e-mail and this website. Please make sure your emergency form always has current information so that we can get in touch with you in case of this or any other urgent news.

Peninsula Children Center 2011-201 Closure Calendar

In addition to the unrestricted grant funds – $15,000 in year one; $10,000 in year two – Peninsula will benefit from a structured assessment of organizational capacity; volunteer support from SVPP Partners in identified strategic and operational areas; assistance in defining, measuring and developing a system to track outcomes; and leverage/assistance with funding requests to other capacity-building grantmakers.

Thank you, SVPP!