Infant/Toddler Teacher

Infant/Toddler Teacher
SUMMARY:

Do you seek an environment that encourages everyone to grow to their fullest potential? Are you a people person with strong attention to detail? Are you passionate about building a more just society by empowering Latinas to lead? Join the Adelante Mujeres family and become part of a growing organization providing award-winning programming and holistic services to more than 9,000 Latina women and children annually in Oregon. Adelante Mujeres means "women rise up" and the women and girls in our program are doing just that! With your help, we can build the next generation of Latinx leaders. Located in Forest Grove, Oregon and founded in 2002, Adelante Mujeres is known for innovative responses to community concerns.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As part of the Early Childhood Education staff, the Infant and Toddler teacher is responsible for developing strong nurturing relationships with children, families and Adelante Mujeres staff to implement the vision and daily operations of the program. The Infant and Toddler Teacher will ensure each child’s safety, health, and development in accordance with individual needs and abilities by planning and implementing culturally appropriate learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of babies and toddlers. They will utilize best practices to provide appropriate services to children, and comply with Adelante Mujeres policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, and policies, as well as Office of Child Care regulations for certified childcare centers. The ideal candidate will be inspired by and fully committed to both the Adelante Mujeres and Head Start vision and mission, and have a history of working with infants, toddlers and families.

• Establishes a well-managed, child-oriented learning environment which is safe, healthy, interesting, attractive, and responsive to the social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development of each child
• Provides leadership to staff and volunteers through active direction and actual involvement in the care, teaching, guidance, and training of children ensuring effective program operations
• Maintains an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child’s family
• Promotes quality childcare services utilizing best practices for children zero to three for the benefit of children and families ensuring a program responsive to their needs
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge
• Provides emergency services as a Mandatory First Responder
• Provides oversight and directs the implementation and logistics of the program’s curriculum, assessments, and enrichment activities, special programs, parent home visits, conferences, and site visits
• Supports data collection and entry, evaluation of program benchmarks and indicators, ongoing tracking, and reporting
• Supports organization’s development and fundraising efforts
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

We recognize that there are multiple expressions of professional readiness. When we review applications, we take a comprehensive look at each applicant. Our goal is to assess your unique strengths. The ideal candidate has many of the following skills and experience:

• A passionate commitment to the goals and mission of Adelante Mujeres and support for immigrant and BIPOC communities.
• 1-year minimum experience working with children 0-3 and diverse families.
• AA in Early Childhood Education OR Infant and Toddler CDA AND Step 8 in Oregon Registry Online.
• Fluent in Spanish and good communication, reading and writing skills in English.
• Ability to work with low-income Latino and diverse families
• Intermediate computer literacy and familiarity with databases, word processing, email, and internet
• Passionate about education, social justice, women’s empowerment, and the environment

Additional Requirements:

• Complete Criminal Background Check under Office of Childcare
• Possess current driver’s license and auto insurance coverage OR reliable transportation
• Ability to travel out of town to attend workshops or trainings

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary range: $16.25 - $18.50 per hour depending on qualifications
• Classification: Regular full-time non-exempt position for 10 months; 40 hours per week from September through late June with possibility to work on special projects or take paid time-off during the Summer
• Benefits: health, dental, vision and long-term disability, 401K Pension Plan, Life Insurance, professional development opportunities, paid holidays (11.5 days annually), sick days (up to 12 days annually) and vacation per year (20 days years one through five, 25 days after five years)
• Opportunity for broad and impactful work with a visionary, growing organization

REPORTS TO: ECE Coordinator

TO APPLY: Please submit the following material electronically (PDF preferred) (no phone calls, please)

• A one-page cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications, experience and interest in the position and Adelante Mujeres
• A resume detailing relevant experience, qualifications, work history, education and accomplishments
• Three professional references may be requested later in the hiring process

Thank you for your interest in employment at Adelante Mujeres. We will be contacting the applicants whose applications indicate a strong combination of relevant experience, qualifications and skills.

Closing date: Open until filled Anticipated start date: As soon as possible

------------------------------EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER------------------------------

Adelante Mujeres is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or any related medical condition, physical or mental disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Adelante Mujeres is compliant with the American with Disabilities Act and we are committed to making special accommodations for your interview or work as a member of our team. If specific accommodations are needed, please notify HR and we will work to accommodate your needs.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.25 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our staff safe we have hand sanitizer in every desk, disinfect areas daily, require use of mask at all times, and require daily health checks and self-assessment.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• English (Required)

Company's website:

• https://www.adelantemujeres.org

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place