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Form of workRose Villa's Rosebud Preschool is seeking full-time Toddler teacher to join our team!
Who we are:
We are located on the campus of Rose Villa, a nonprofit senior living community in SE Portland & our intergenerational model incorporates Rose Villa residents into programming regularly. Our vision is a community made up of children, teachers, families, Rose Villa residents, and members of our broader area that promotes optimal learning and development for young children. Daily we seek to engage families and elders in meaningful interactions, promote appreciation of the importance of early childhood & encourage a greater understanding and respect between generations.
The leadership team at Rosebud is committed to providing a healthy working environment for all staff. Beyond offering competitive wages and excellent benefits, we value individual voices, we welcome new ideas, and supervisors support staff in the classroom often. We know that a diversity of experiences and identities on a team contributes to strength and resilience, and our classroom promotes equity, justice, and respect.
We practice the Reggio-Emilia approach to early education at Rosebud. We love this philosophy for its values of art, self-expression, community, and a deep, foundational respect for children and childhood. Our curriculum is guided by the natural interest of children and relationship-building is a core value of our school. Prior experience with Reggio programs is not required.
Who we need:
Rosebud Preschool is seeking experienced, dedicated early educators to join our team. Applicants should be interested in working with older adults as well as young children and be motivated to build community beyond their classroom. We are hiring for both our preschool and toddler classrooms.
Rosebud's Mission:
We are dedicated to:
- Supporting optimal social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of young children and helping them to become enthusiastic lifelong learners and good citizens of the world.
- Providing families with high quality care and education for their children.
- Partnering with families to lovingly promote children's learning and development.
- Integrating young children and residents of Rose Villa in ongoing interactions that improve the quality of life for both.
- Creating opportunities for Rose Villa residents to share their wisdom and creativity in meaningful connections that can shape young lives.
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
Wage and benefits:
- Starting wage is $17.50-20.75 per hour, depending on experience.
- This is a full time, 40 hours a week, non-exempt position.
- Opportunities for paid professional development.
- Choice of medical plans with few out of pocket costs
- Dental, vision, and life insurance
- 15 Days Paid Time Off in your first year PLUS 7 paid holidays.
- Significant retirement plan match
- Discount at the on-site restaurant - incredible food, including many vegan and gluten free options.Access to the on-site saline pool and fitness facilities
Education and experience requirements:
- Enrollment in the Central Background Registry (CBR) CBR database
- Must be able to pass pre-employment background check.
- A minimum of two years prior experience in childcare OR Must meet Oregon state requirements to qualify as teacher
- Current First Aid & CPR (infant & child) certificate
- Current Oregon Food Handler's card
- Oregon Registry Online (ORO) account
- Completion & certificates for the following required trainings: Recognizing and Reporting Childhood Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN), Introduction to Childcare Health and Safety, Prevention is Better Than Treatment, Foundations for Learning, Safe Sleeping for Oregon's Infants
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Strong communication skills
- Interest in working with senior adults as well as children
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
