Job description
A Child's Garden LLC is a Waldorf-inspired preschool and kindergarten that operates a 12-month program in two locations in Bend, OR. Our schools support children from 1 to 6 years old.
We are looking for dynamic, qualified candidates with a love for childcare to fill one of our Teacher positions. Our Teachers work in part-time and full-time roles, with a flexible schedule and room to develop professionally. Afternoon availability is required for this position.
Here are a few more details about this opportunity:
Teacher
The Teacher is responsible for supervising children at all times throughout the day and for creating and maintaining a daily rhythm for a safe and healthy environment. The Teacher will supervise the Assistant Teacher and communicate with colleagues, parents, and children to create a warm and nurturing environment.
This position carries some important leadership responsibilities, and the right individual will love working with children and empowering them to be wonderful members of our school community.
Requirements
We are seeking an applicant that is already Teacher qualified. Therefore, the applicant must be at least 18 years of age and meet one of the following criteria:
Have at least 750 hours of qualifying teaching experience in a Certified Child Care Center
Have one year or 1500 hours of qualifying teaching experience in a Registered Family or Certified Family child care
Have attained at least step 6 in the Oregon Registry
Have at least an Associate's Degree with a major in some kind of early learning, child development, or family studies
Have a state or nationally recognized credential, e.g. Child Development Associate (CDA), related to preschool-aged care
Additional Requirements: (Please note - if you do not have all of these things now, we can work with you upon hiring):
Registration on the Oregon background check registry.
Current first aid and CPR training, or the ability to obtain certification in the first 30 days of employment.
Current food handler’s card.
Completed (or able to complete prior to your first day) the following: Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety; Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; Prevention is better than Treatment; Safe Sleep for Oregon's Infants; Foundations for Learning
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
Work Location: In person