Relief Nursery Teacher - English/Spanish bilingual

Job Description

Job Description

RELIEF NURSERY THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION TEACHER Family Building Blocks in Independence, OR is seeking to hire a Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher. You would typically work Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Do you have an educational background in Early Childhood Education or Child Development? Do you have a comparable credential? Do you want to help make a difference in the lives of children and families? If so, keep reading!WHAT WE OFFER$20.88-$22.15 per hour depending on experience plus an additional hourly rate for bilingual English/Spanish pay Employer-paid Medical and Dental insurance with buy-up options starting the 1st of the month after hire.25% of spouse/child/family premiums paid by FBBDiscounted fitness center/gym memberships and wellness benefitsAlternative care supplemental benefits (Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy & Naturopathic)Generous paid time off (192 hours annually)Personal hours time off Inclement weather paid time off10 Paid holidaysDiscounted personal cell phone plansStudent loan forgiveness through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Options for HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account FSA. FBB will contribute $500 (prorated based on FTE) HSA 1st year employee enrolls in HDHP.Employer-paid basic group Life Insurance with options for $100,000 guarantee issue amount life, $25,000 spouse, and $10,000 child.Options for Legal/ID ShieldEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Options for Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance401(k) with a 4% match available day oneABOUT FAMILY BUILDING BLOCKSFamily Building Blocks is a non-profit organization that serves children and families with the mission to keep children safe and families together. Our values reflect the services we provide and the culture we embrace for our staff. We strive for equity and celebrate diversity. We are collaborative and ambitious. We emphasize strengths and assume positive intent. We honor vulnerability and courage. We respect the unique personhood of each child. We believe in the power of a securely attached family. We are family-centered, caring and supportive. We express gratitude for our community's generosity. We offer optimism and hope.Our Rock Star employees are the most valuable asset we have in supporting our mission. In return for their hard work and dedication, we offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Our dedicated and loving employees also enjoy working and thriving in a positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment where we strongly support work-life balance. We also create opportunities for professional growth and participate in team self-care practices and challenges, plus occasional festive and creative competitions.A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NURSERY THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION TEACHERAs a Relief Nursery Teacher, you will work and collaborate as a member of a teaching team to provide high-quality, research-based early childhood services to children and families. You will develop, implement, and review activities to provide a developmentally appropriate early childhood program including environment, lesson plans, class schedules, documentation, and referrals to supporting agencies. Teachers use therapeutic and developmentally appropriate approaches to promote skill building and evaluate the progress of all enrolled children. You will provide an ongoing assessment of progress and facilitate transitions into Head Start, community childcare, preschools, or kindergarten as recommended. Through home visits, you will assist families in establishing a positive home environment to promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their children and assist in strengthening the parent-child relationship by improving parenting skills, reducing family stress, and meeting the needs of parents. QUALIFICATIONSAA/AS degree from an accredited institution with a major in early childhood education, child development, or related degree OR Step 9 on the Oregon Registry OR Completion of 15 credits (quarter system) OR 10 credits (semester system) of training from an accredited institution in early childhood education OR child development, elementary education, or special education and a commitment to complete a professional development plan within the first year of employment.At least 6 months of qualifying teaching experience in a certified childcare center or comparable group care program, in the care of infant and/or toddlers/preschool-age children. English/Spanish bilingualAbility to pass a background check and drug test. Have an Oregon driver's license and acceptable driving record. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?If you meet the qualifications and are ready to build a better world, apply now with our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.

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