9.5 Month Position

Job Goal:

To work cooperatively with staff, parents, and volunteers to carry out the responsibilities and duties of the preschool program in order to meet the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of children and families.

We offer a benefit package including medical, dental, flexible spending account, life, EAP, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid time off! To view our Benefit Package click Benefit Booklet!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare, implement, and evaluate daily classroom activities
• Ensure that children are taught and supervised in a consistent manner
• Ensure all children are within sight and sound at all times
• Establish an environment which will stimulate a desire for learning, independence and self-esteem for both parents and children, both indoor and outdoor
• Develop daily plans and individual activity plans one week in advance and document in the Daily Plan Book
• With team members and parents, plan and inform all appropriate people of field trip and other activities
• Be able to handle emergency situations as designated by program policies and procedures
• Provide for children’s daily needs and routines with input from parents
• Ensure all children are signed in and out by the parent daily utilizing the Attendance form and the Sign In and Out Forms
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
  • Share the responsibility of maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the classroom to include but not limited to janitorial duties such as: sterilization of toys, sweeping and mopping of floors in bathroom and classrooms, cleaning and sterilizing of toilet and sinks
• Assist in planning and involving parents and children in the preparation of nutritious foods and cleanup at meal time
• Assist with daily personal hygiene of the children such as diapering, feeding, tooth brushing, toileting, hand-washing, and resting
• Provide appropriate care for children with disabilities
• Encourage parents to attend monthly Center Day
• When required attend Center Day activities, contributing relevant Education component information
• Conduct Parent/Staff Conferences, applicable screenings, assessments, and observations, and regularly implement monthly individual child goal tracking
• Maintain positive communication with parents
• Maintain recordkeeping requirements

Mandatory Vaccination:

• To protect the health and safety of our employees and families, and pursuant to the Governor's Order, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment by October 18, 2021. If you are unable to comply with this policy due to pregnancy, disability, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, we will ask for written verification.

Education Requirements:

• Early Childhood Education Certificate or Child Development Associate Certificate required. or
• Associates degree in ECE or related field preferred or Bachelor's Degree
• Enroll in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) to receive a Step Certificate

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• One year experience in a preschool related program
• Understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Current First Aid, CPR, and Food Handler’s card
• Community service experience (preferred)
• Multi-cultural experience (preferred)