Early Childhood Educator: Lead Float Teacher

The Co-op Family Center is a nonprofitEarly Childhood school affiliated with the University of Oregon and located in Eugene, Oregon. We serve University of Oregon student families, faculty members, and the Eugene community which together creates a strong and diverse learning community.

The Co-op Family Center is a school of excellence where children feel secure and confident, and are nurtured to become deep and creative thinkers. With over 44 years of our own history, we are inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, as well as nature and project-based curriculums, and the social constructivist perspective. We celebrate individuality and support children to express their theories and share in their research as they explore the world with their peers and teachers.

Our teaching teams develop curriculum around the interests, inquiries, and identities of our children. Relationships are central to our work, and we seek individuals with the ability to partner with faculty, families, and the Leadership Team to support each other and the children. Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills are a big plus.

We are seeking a positive, collaborative, and nurturing individual who can offer reliable availability and the flexibility to work with a variety of age groups. We have five full-day programs for children who are 8 weeks to 5 years old. We also have a school-age program which is held after public school hours as well as all day on public school days out and throughout the summer months. In a Float Teacher role, you will have a set amount of hours and your hours and classroom placement(s) will vary depending on the Co-op’s daily staffing needs.

We offer a competitive wage along with an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and life insurance, 401(k) retirement contributions and matching, professional development assistance, childcare discounts, vacation and sick paid time off, paid federal holidays, employee assistance program, and meals while on shift. We also staff our classrooms to be below state ratios in order to best support our teachers, the children and their families.

Required Qualifications:

1. Current Central Background Registry (CBR) background check with the Office of Child Care or willingness to obtain.

· https://oregonearlylearning.com/providers-educators/providers-educatorscbr/

2. Documentation to show that you are at least “Teacher Qualified” for certified centers through the Office of Child Care (applicants will be given priority if they qualify to be in charge of all age groups-Infant through School-age)

https://www.oregon.gov/delc/providers/OCC%20Forms/CCLD-0084-NEW-Rules-for-Certified-Child-Care-Centers-EN.pdf (pages 34 and 35)

3. Willingness to obtain and maintain Safety Set required trainings (these certificates must be submitted to ORO and also our office at the Co-op and will be at no cost to the applicant):

· Current (including pediatric) First Aid/CPR

· Current Food Handler’s card

· Intro to Health & Safety (ICCHS)

· Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect (RRCAN)

· Foundations for Learning

· Infant Safe Sleep

If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please email a resume, cover letter and 2-3 professional references to our Executive Director at rachel@coopfamilycenter.org.

Typical start time:

• between 7AM and 10AM

Typical end time:

• between 3PM and 6PM

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 750 hours of qualifying experience as a teacher in an Early Childhood center (or 1,500 hours in a family child care), or at least an AA/CDA in the field, or at least a Step 6 on the Oregon Registry?

Work Location: In person