Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher (Bilingual English/Spanish)

About Family Building Blocks

Family Building Blocks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping children safe and families together. Our values guide both the services we provide and the culture we create for our employees.

Our Values

• 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 strive for equity and celebrate diversity
• We are collaborative and ambitious
• We emphasize strengths and assume positive intent
• We honor vulnerability and courage
• We offer optimism and hope
• We express gratitude for our community's generosity

Our Reputation

• Our programs are high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered
• We are innovative, adaptive, and nimble
• We are strategic leaders and collaborators who champion children and families
• We are an approachable, responsive, respected, and solution-oriented team
• We are trustworthy and honor the dignity of all persons
• We provide life-saving hope

Position Summary

As a Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary teaching team to provide high-quality, research-based early childhood services that support the healthy development of young children and strengthen family relationships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate classroom activities and lesson plans.
• Create engaging learning environments that support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Maintain classroom schedules, documentation, assessments, and referrals as needed.
• Utilize therapeutic and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies to promote skill development and school readiness.
• Monitor and assess children's progress and support successful transitions to preschool, Head Start, community childcare programs, and kindergarten.
• Conduct home visits to support families and strengthen parent-child relationships.
• Help parents build positive home environments that support their children's physical, emotional, and developmental well-being.
• Connect families with community resources and support services when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and partner agencies to ensure comprehensive support for children and caregivers.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• Associate degree (AA/AS) from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field; or
• Step 9 or higher on the Oregon Registry; or
• Completion of 15 quarter credits or 10 semester credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education from an accredited institution, along with a commitment to complete a professional development plan within the first year of employment.

Additional Requirements

• Fluency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with children, families, community partners, and staff.
• Minimum of six (6) months of qualifying teaching experience in a certified childcare center or comparable group care setting serving infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children.
• Ability to successfully pass required background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid Oregon driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Pay & Benefits

This position offers a competitive starting wage of $20.88 to $22.15 per hour, depending on experience. Employees who meet the bilingual language requirement are eligible for language differential pay.

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with buy-up options available
• Employer-paid basic group life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Alternative care supplemental benefits
• Discounted fitness center and gym memberships
• Generous paid time off accrual (16 hours per month)
• Personal leave hours
• Inclement weather paid leave
• Paid holidays
• Discounted Verizon and T-Mobile cell phone plans