Relief Nursery Teacher - English/Spanish bilingual

Family Building Blocks in Independence, OR is seeking a Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher. You would typically work Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Pay

$20.88-$22.15 per hour depending on experience, plus an additional hourly rate for bilingual English/Spanish.

Benefits

• 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 FBB
• Discounted fitness center/gym memberships and wellness benefits
• Alternative care supplemental benefits (Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy & Naturopathic)
• Generous paid time off (192 hours annually)
• Personal hours time off
• Inclement weather paid time off
• 10 Paid holidays
• Discounted personal cell phone plans
• Student 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) if employee enrolls in HDHP the first year
• 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 Shield
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Options for Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with a 4% match available day one

About Family Building Blocks

Family 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 dedicated and loving employees 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.

Responsibilities

• Work and collaborate as a member of a teaching team to provide high-quality, research-based early childhood services to children and families
• 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
• Use therapeutic and developmentally appropriate approaches to promote skill building and evaluate the progress of all enrolled children
• Provide an ongoing assessment of progress and facilitate transitions into Head Start, community childcare, preschools, or kindergarten as recommended
• Assist families in establishing a positive home environment through home visits to promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their children
• Strengthen the parent-child relationship by improving parenting skills, reducing family stress, and meeting the needs of parents

Requirements

• AA/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 bilingual ability
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test
• Oregon driver's license and acceptable driving record