Hiring Co-Teacher/Teacher Assistant for Happy Hollow Children's Center

Job Description

Job Description

Happy Hollow Children Center is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Teacher to join our dedicated team and enrich the lives of children. If you have extensive experience working with children of all ages, learning differences and are looking for a supportive and engaging environment, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing engaging, age-appropriate educational activities.
• Supervise and interact positively with children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. 
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's progress and daily activities.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher and other staff members to create a cohesive learning experience.
• Adhere to all center policies, state licensing regulations, and health and safety standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

Extensive passion for working with children of all ages.

Demonstrated knowledge of child development principles and age-appropriate practices.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Patience, creativity, and a positive attitude.

Requirements:

Minimum of 1 year of qualifying teaching experience 

*with at least 1 year as a teacher, in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program, in the care of infant-age, toddler-age, preschool-age and school-age children.

Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

Flexibility to be scheduled during operating hours based on program needs. 

First Aid and CPR certification 

Food Handlers certified

Prior experience in a daycare or early childhood education setting

Have All Safety Set certification completed prior to start date. 

• Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS)
• Foundations for Learning (FFL)
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN)
• Safe Sleep for Oregon’s Infants (SS)

We are a non-corporate, women owned and operated, state certified childcare center.