Preschool Teacher

Preschool Overview: The Preschool Teacher is responsible for nurturing the social-emotional and physical growth of children to help create a foundation for future academic success and strong self-esteem. The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a stimulating and forward-thinking early learning environment that is supportive to individual children and the goals and values of Heppner Day Care, Inc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Establish a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment, both indoors and outdoors

· Develop and implement daily lesson plans and activities utilizing developmentally appropriate curriculum, ensuring activities meet varying levels of development of children in class

· Plan for variety of learning experiences including, but not limited to regular schedule and lessons, field trips, and guest speakers

· Establish and maintain positive relationships with each child, learning their strengths and areas for growth to help ensure best support is provided

· Complete child assessments on each child throughout the year

· Develop individual goals per child based on assessments, observations, and parent input. Ensure lesson plans support activities to support growth of goals and complete documentation on goals regularly

· Complete Parent Teacher Conferences during the year

· Maintain accurate and professional records/documentation

· Ensure constant supervision of all children, ensuring ratios are always met, and staff are spaced around room/playground to ensure all children are seen at all times

· Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents/caregivers

· Approach concerns with parents with professionalism

· Consistently provide positive guidance and support to all children

· Follow Monthly Teacher Timelines, completing required work in a timely manner

. Help plan and coordinate Family Events throughout the year

· Ensure mealtimes are a positive and social time for children utilizing family style meals

· Provide support and supervision to Teacher Assistants and volunteers

· Develop and maintain working relationship with Morrow County School District, specifically with Kindergarten Teachers to ensure positive transition for children and alignment of school readiness goals

· Develop and maintain relationship with IMESD to support children as needed

· Maintains confidentiality

· Follow and implement HDC’s Policies & Procedures

· Ensure center complies with State Licensing requirements

· Attend staff meetings and trainings as required, including but not limited to trainings required by state licensing (ORO)

· Other duties as required

Education Requirements:

· Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Development and/or Education

OR

· Have completed a CDA program or have 10 credit hours of ECE coursework

OR

· 2 years of Teacher Experience in preschool setting at a certified center

Experiences and Skills:

· Be enrolled or ability to enroll in Oregon Central Registry

· Have (or obtain within 90 days of hire) CPR and First Aid

· Have (or obtain within 30 days of hire) Food Handler’s Cards

· Previous Preschool Teaching experience, preferably in licensed center

· Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to easily get down to children’s level, including squatting/bending, and up and down off the floor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you registered in the Oregon Central Registry?
• Have you worked in a licensed certified child care center?

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR and First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Heppner, OR 97836: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $30