Relief Nursery Teacher - English/Spanish bilingual

Family Building Blocks•Independence, OR

1d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Family Building Blocks in Independence, OR is seeking to hire a Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher. You would typically work Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. This role involves working and collaborating as a member of a teaching team to provide high-quality, research-based early childhood services to children and families. The teacher will develop, implement, and review activities to provide a developmentally appropriate early childhood program including environment, lesson plans, class schedules, documentation, and referrals to supporting agencies. Teachers use therapeutic and developmentally appropriate approaches to promote skill building and evaluate the progress of all enrolled children. The position includes providing an ongoing assessment of progress and facilitating transitions into Head Start, community childcare, preschools, or kindergarten as recommended. Through home visits, the teacher will assist families in establishing a positive home environment to promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their children and assist in strengthening the parent-child relationship by improving parenting skills, reducing family stress, and meeting the needs of parents.

Requirements

AA/AS degree from an accredited institution with a major in early childhood education, child development, or related degree OR Step 9 on the Oregon Registry OR Completion of 15 credits (quarter system) OR 10 credits (semester system) of training from an accredited institution in early childhood education OR child development, elementary education, or special education and a commitment to complete a professional development plan within the first year of employment.
At least 6 months of qualifying teaching experience in a certified childcare center or comparable group care program, in the care of infant and/or toddlers/preschool-age children.
English/Spanish bilingual
Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
Have an Oregon driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Work and collaborate as a member of a teaching team to provide high-quality, research-based early childhood services to children and families.
Develop, implement, and review activities to provide a developmentally appropriate early childhood program including environment, lesson plans, class schedules, documentation, and referrals to supporting agencies.
Use therapeutic and developmentally appropriate approaches to promote skill building and evaluate the progress of all enrolled children.
Provide an ongoing assessment of progress and facilitate transitions into Head Start, community childcare, preschools, or kindergarten as recommended.
Assist families in establishing a positive home environment to promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their children through home visits.
Assist in strengthening the parent-child relationship by improving parenting skills, reducing family stress, and meeting the needs of parents.

Benefits

$20.88-$22.15 per hour depending on experience plus an additional hourly rate for bilingual English/Spanish pay
Employer-paid Medical and Dental insurance with buy-up options starting the 1st of the month after hire.
25% of spouse/child/family premiums paid by FBB
Discounted fitness center/gym memberships and wellness benefits
Alternative care supplemental benefits (Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy & Naturopathic)
Generous paid time off (192 hours annually)
Personal hours time off
Inclement weather paid time off
10 Paid holidays
Discounted personal cell phone plans
Student loan forgiveness through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Options for HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account FSA.
FBB will contribute $500 (prorated based on FTE) HSA 1st year employee enrolls in HDHP.
Employer-paid basic group Life Insurance with options for $100,000 guarantee issue amount life, $25,000 spouse, and $10,000 child.
Options for Legal/ID Shield
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Options for Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with a 4% match available day one