Lead Toddler Teacher

Job Qualifications:

Sunshine is interviewing for a full-time Lead toddler Teacher to join our team of early childhood professionals. We are looking for candidates that have at least 1 year experience working in a licensed childcare facility.

Sunshine teachers are expected to use Teaching Strategies Curriculum as well as Pyramid Model Inclusionary Practices. Sunshine pays for all required training and up to 20 hours of continued education credits per year, with most training provided during regular work hours.

Pay: $19/per hour - Depending on your step, wage can vary

• Registered in the Oregon Central Background Registry
• Child Abuse and Neglect Certificate
• First/CPR Infant, Child and Adult Certified
• Food Handlers Card
• 18 years of age
• Willing to meet a step requirement to have a step level 7 in the registry
• Graduated High School or GED or Currently Attending High School.
• Previous experience with children desired.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly supervised of children in care.
• Supervise and manage ratios, and other staff.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom i.e. sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, laundry, dishes, taking out trash and other center cleaning responsibilities.
• State continuing education requirements.
• Responsible for teaching in classroom responsibilities o Classroom curriculum implementation.
• Planning and teaching activities. o Instruction of children.
• Cleaning classroom after daily tasks. o Supervising and keeping a safe environment for all children in care.
• Reflect love, nurture and care toward children & families.
• Reflect motivation, enthusiasm, take initiative and be a selfstarter.
• Comprehend and complete oral and written instructions prepared for the day and execute routine classroom activities, including curricula, serving meals and potty training.
• Maintains an environment of nurture, active learning, fun play and works with students to reinforce learning objectives.
• Caregive and teach students of various backgrounds, ages 6weeks8 years and various developmental needs.
• Exercise good independent judgment in the best interest of the children, within a variety of situations, including emergencies. Implement the preschool’s beliefs and values, including discipline approaches.
• Communicates well with primary teacher, assistants and parents. Learn and implement preschool policies and procedures including state and federal mandates.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Able to stand for long periods of time at least 75% of shift, lift up to 40+pds, and is able to kneel & climb.
• Committed and Reliable.

Benefits: Employee discount

Affordable Health Dental insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

About Sunshine Early Learning Center

Sunshine Early Learning Center’s mission is to support the growth of all children and families equitably so that they can learn, grow, and shine bright to their highest potential! At Sunshine Early Learning Centers, we strive to implement a strength-based and family-centered approach to learning and care through developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum. This encompasses diverse, inclusive, culturally responsive instruction, professional development, and supportive community services program wide. Use our play-based curriculum to learn social emotional skills with other children, adults, and the community. Grow in physical, cognitive, and social-emotional skills, develop a love of learning, and become a lifelong learner! For each child to learn that everyone is unique, to shine in their uniqueness and be proud of who they are and what they can do.

About Sunshine Early Learning Center

Sunshine Early Learning Center’s mission is to support the growth of all children and families equitably so that they can learn, grow, and shine bright to their highest potential! At Sunshine Early Learning Centers, we strive to implement a strength-based and family-centered approach to learning and care through developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum. This encompasses diverse, inclusive, culturally responsive instruction, professional development, and supportive community services program wide. Use our play-based curriculum to learn social emotional skills with other children, adults, and the community. Grow in physical, cognitive, and social-emotional skills, develop a love of learning, and become a lifelong learner! For each child to learn that everyone is unique, to shine in their uniqueness and be proud of who they are and what they can do.