About this role
Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
Provide basic needs for children
Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals
Track childrens progress and report to parents
Maintain a clean and tidy classroom
Help children reach developmental milestones
Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans
Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills
Always provide appropriate supervision for children
Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies
Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling
Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures
Other Duties :
- Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
- Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Must be able to pass at drug test and submit to random drug screenings upon employment
- Must be 18 years of age
- Ability to develop activities that are developmentally appropriate and educational for young children
- Ability to teach young children in rules of conduct and learning new tasks
- Ability to select the appropriate teaching method and adapt to childrens learning styles
- Ability to effectively communicate with children, parents, and staff
- Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
- Able to speak to children at their level and in a calm tone
- Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children
- Meet initial /annual training requirements
- Completed 20 semester credits, or 30 quarter credits from a college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development OR a Step 8 in the Oregon Registry OR at least 1-year qualifying teaching experience in a certified center
- Alternatively have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education or Special Education, OR a one-year state or nationally recognized credential related to preschool age care
- Must be enrolled in the Central Background Registry
- Must have food handlers (can be acquired upon employment)
- Must have child and infant first aid / CPR certification (can be acquired upon employment)
- Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated or have approved exemption
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to move throughout the building and grounds as needed throughout the day; must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Good visual and hearing acuity required; good verbal communication skills are required. Must be able to speak English effectively. May be exposed to communicable diseases, and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV. May be exposed to cleaning chemicals and offensive odors.