Childcare Teacher

Dallas Retirement Village•Dallas, OR

About The Position

Job Details Job Location: Dallas Retirement Village - Dallas, OR 97338 Position Type: Full-Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Any

Requirements

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 children’s 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 bachelor’s 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
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.