Childcare Teacher

Dallas Retirement Village•Dallas, OR

2d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The position of full time teacher consists of instructing children (2 years up to 5 years of age) in activities designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and development needed in preparation for kindergarten.

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.

Responsibilities

Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
Supervision of group of children at all times
Supervise any visitors or volunteers assigned to your classroom
Provide basic needs for children
Supervision of assigned group of children at all times
Supervision of any aides/volunteers assigned to group
Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the needs and learning styles of children
Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and other staff
Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals
Track children’s 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
Fill out incident reports in a timely fashion and report to supervisor
Maintain confidentiality of children and families in the center
Be flexible with hours, may be subject to change
Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.