Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher (Bilingual English/Spanish)
About The Position
Family Building Blocks is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher to join our team at Doris's Place in Stayton, Oregon, serving children and families throughout the surrounding communities. This is a bilingual English/Spanish position. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in both languages to support the diverse families served by our program. As a Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary teaching team to provide high-quality, research-based early childhood services that support the healthy development of young children and strengthen family relationships.
Requirements
- Associate degree (AA/AS) from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field; or Step 9 or higher on the Oregon Registry; or Completion of 15 quarter credits or 10 semester credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education from an accredited institution, along with a commitment to complete a professional development plan within the first year of employment.
- Fluency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with children, families, community partners, and staff.
- Minimum of six (6) months of qualifying teaching experience in a certified childcare center or comparable group care setting serving infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children.
- Ability to successfully pass required background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
- Valid Oregon driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate classroom activities and lesson plans.
- Create engaging learning environments that support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Maintain classroom schedules, documentation, assessments, and referrals as needed.
- Utilize therapeutic and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies to promote skill development and school readiness.
- Monitor and assess children's progress and support successful transitions to preschool, Head Start, community childcare programs, and kindergarten.
- Conduct home visits to support families and strengthen parent-child relationships.
- Help parents build positive home environments that support their children's physical, emotional, and developmental well-being.
- Connect families with community resources and support services when appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and partner agencies to ensure comprehensive support for children and caregivers.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with buy-up options available
- Employer-paid basic group life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Alternative care supplemental benefits
- Discounted fitness center and gym memberships
- Generous paid time off accrual (16 hours per month)
- Personal leave hours
- Inclement weather paid leave
- Paid holidays
- Discounted Verizon and T-Mobile cell phone plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
