Vet Cadets: Toddler Teacher
About The Position
Join the Vet Cadets teaching team and make a lasting impact by providing a nurturing, educational foundation for the children of veterinary professionals. As a Toddler Teacher, you play a vital role in early childhood development, fostering a safe, engaging environment where young learners thrive. Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to inspire curiosity, encourage growth, and support a child’s academic, social, and personal milestones during this crucial stage of brain development. You’ll also embrace one of our organization’s core values—Education—as you help shape each child’s learning experience with creativity, patience, and passion. At Vet Cadets, we believe in more than just childcare—we believe in creating a warm, welcoming community where children feel secure and excited to learn. As a teacher, you’ll bring your expertise in child development, apply best practices in early education, and cultivate a space where every child can explore, discover, and grow. If you’re dedicated to teaching, nurturing, and making a real difference, we’d love to have you on our team!
Requirements
- Completion of 20 credits (semester system) or 30 credits (quarter system) of training at a college or university in early childhood education and child development.
- A one year state or nationally recognized credential related to infant and toddler care.
- At least one year of qualifying teaching experience, with at least one year as a teacher, in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program, in the care of infants and/or toddlers.
- Completion of 10 credits (semester system) or 15 credits (quarter system) of training at a college or university in: Early childhood education, Child development and at least six months of qualifying teaching experience in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program and in the care of infants and/or toddlers.
- Documentation of attaining at least step 6 in the Oregon Registry.
Responsibilities
- Provide a nurturing, educational foundation for the children of veterinary professionals.
- Foster a safe, engaging environment where young learners thrive.
- Inspire curiosity, encourage growth, and support a child’s academic, social, and personal milestones.
- Shape each child’s learning experience with creativity, patience, and passion.
- Cultivate a space where every child can explore, discover, and grow.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options with 70% coverage
- Dental/Vision: Multiple plan options with 50% coverage
- Profit sharing available for all heroes (employees)
- Tenure bonuses
- Savings: 401K matching program
- Stipends for continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
