Early Childhood Support Teacher

Willamette Family is looking for passionate people who have a passion for teaching!

About the agency:

Willamette Family is a longstanding substance use treatment and behavioral healthcare provider that strives to support our community.

Willamette Family’s Child Development Center (CDC) is located within one of our residential substance abuse programs.

The CDC is accessible to parents who are participating in Willamette Family services. The Willamette Family Child Development Center (CDC) is licensed by the Child Care Division of the State of Oregon and is the only program of its kind in Lane County. Inclusive classrooms offer a nurturing environment and are designed to address the developmental and specific needs of children from 6 weeks through 6 years of age within their specific age group.

Position:

Early Childhood Support Teacher

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom support using developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assist in curriculum implementation and planning
• Ensure the safety of all children in care
• Facilitate meals, toileting, diapering, etc.
• Relieve staff for breaks and planning time.

Compensation: $18

This is a full-time (40 hours/ week) position that includes insurance benefits

Employee Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, life, and Supplemental insurance options
• Healthcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• 403b Retirement Savings with company match
• Robust time off package including paid sick leave, vacation time, and holidays for all full-time and regular part-time employees
• Training and education benefits for employees who are employed for 24 months or longer as well as continued education training support
• and more!

Minimum Requirements:

• Enroll in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) to obtain a Step number. Minimum Step 6
• Current Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified and have a current Food Handler’s Card.
• At the time of hire must complete a TB skin test.
• At the time of hire must be currently enrolled in DELC’s Central Background Registry (CBR) and must renew every five years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA), or another degree in a related field.
• Prefer one year experience in a certified center (infant/toddler/preschool) classroom.

Willamette Family Employment Requirements:

• Criminal Background check conducted by the Department of Human Services Background Check Unit
• Pre-Employment Drug Screening (Including THC)

Willamette Family, Inc. prohibits discrimination based on any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or Federal laws and any agency policy including, but not limited to, discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or sexual orientation.