Oregon State University (OSU) and the Family Resource Center invite applications for 1 Toddler Lead Teacher for the Little Beavs Early Learning Center. This position is a 12-month, 1.0 FTE professional faculty appointment.
The Toddler Lead Teacher is the lead teacher of a single toddler classroom serving 10 children at the Little Beavs Early Learning Center, a unit within the Family Resource Center on the Oregon State University Bend campus. Campus early care and education centers are committed to continually discovering, creating, and sustaining a teaching and learning environment that supports inquiry, diversity and equity. This position requires knowledge of child development, excellent communication skills and tremendous patience to provide a safe, emotionally secure and nurturing environment for the healthy development of young children. The Toddler Lead Teacher has responsibility for all classroom program operations including the engagement and support of children and families, coordination and supervision of staff, center procedures, curriculum planning and implementation, developmental assessments, medication management as needed and record keeping. Guidelines used for operation will follow Department of Early Learning and Care’s Child Care regulations, state health regulations, and program rules and philosophy. This position supervises staff and provides, as needed, appropriate role modeling and close supervision and mentoring for students enrolled in the Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) program. The Lead teacher will build and maintain relationships with the parent(s) of each child and ensure clear communication on each child’s progress and care plan.
OSU seeks diversity as a source of enrichment for our university community. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Complete position descriptions and applications can be found at jobs.oregonstate.edu by using posting number P07826UF. Applicants that apply by March 13th will be given full consideration with a final closing date of March 31st. The anticipated starting salary range is between $45,000-$55,000.