Family Building Blocks is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Relief Nursery Therapeutic Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Doris's Place in Stayton, Oregon, serving children and families throughout the surrounding communities.
This is a bilingual English/Spanish position. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in both languages to support the diverse families served by our program.
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:
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Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with buy-up options available
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Employer-paid basic group life insurance
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401(k) retirement plan
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Pet insurance
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Alternative care supplemental benefits
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Discounted fitness center and gym memberships
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Generous paid time off accrual (16 hours per month)
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Personal leave hours
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Inclement weather paid leave
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Paid holidays
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Discounted Verizon and T-Mobile cell phone plans
If you're passionate about supporting children and families and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply today.
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
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We respect the unique personhood of each child
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We believe in the power of a securely attached family
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We are family-centered, caring and supportive
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We strive for equity and celebrate diversity
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We are collaborative and ambitious
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We emphasize strengths and assume positive intent
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We honor vulnerability and courage
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We offer optimism and hope
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We express gratitude for our community's generosity
Our Reputation
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Our programs are high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered
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We are innovative, adaptive, and nimble
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We are strategic leaders and collaborators who champion children and families
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We are an approachable, responsive, respected, and solution-oriented team
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We are trustworthy and honor the dignity of all persons
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We provide life-saving hope
As a Relief Nursery Early ChildhoodEducation 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.
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Develop, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate classroom activities and lesson plans.
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Create engaging learning environments that support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
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Maintain classroom schedules, documentation, assessments, and referrals as needed.
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Utilize therapeutic and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies to promote skill development and school readiness.
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Monitor and assess children's progress and support successful transitions to preschool, Head Start, community childcare programs, and kindergarten.
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Conduct home visits to support families and strengthen parent-child relationships.
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Help parents build positive home environments that support their children's physical, emotional, and developmental well-being.
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Connect families with community resources and support services when appropriate.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and partner agencies to ensure comprehensive support for children and caregivers.
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
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Associate degree (AA/AS) from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field; or
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Step 9 or higher on the Oregon Registry; or
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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 include:
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Fluency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with children, families, community partners, and staff.
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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.
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Ability to successfully pass required background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
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Valid Oregon driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
