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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 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) HSA 1st year employee enrolls in HDHP.
• Employer-paid basic group Life Insurance with options for $100000 guarantee issue amount life $25000 spouse and $10000 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 communitys generosity. We offer optimism and hope.

Our Rock Star employees are the most valuable asset we have in supporting our 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 TEACHER

As 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 to pass a background check and drug test.
• Have an Oregon drivers 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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