Preschool Co-Teacher (3-year-old room)

ATTENTION: If you are not registered in the Central Background Registry, you need to be to work in a certified childcare facility in Oregon.

Here is the link to the CBR to Register (it is free): https://secure.emp.state.or.us/ccd/

This position will go to the candidate with 1-2 years of professional teaching experience as a teacher (not an assistant), leading their own classroom for 3-year-olds. We prefer 2 years of experience, and will not consider you if you are not active in the CBR. Please do so before applying for this position.

Responsibilities and duties:
-Work with the teaching team and implement a developmental curriculum that incorporates all integral components of the Unity School program, including cultural and environmental studies, animal care, and gardening. As well as all components of a quality developmental program to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the enrolled children.
-Plan and implement circle activities for an assigned group of children with an aide or co-teacher.
-Supervise meals and snacks to facilitate a relaxed and social mealtime.
-Design programs and activities that meet the needs of individual children and create a warm and caring environment in which children feel comfortable and secure.
-Observe, record, and report significant group and individual behavior to the Program Director and parents as necessary.
-Arrange the materials available to children in an orderly and easily accessible way.
-Keep classroom materials and supplies neat, clean, and orderly.
-Ensure the safety of children through constant supervision, effective management of space, proper maintenance of equipment, and regular practice of emergency procedures in cooperation with all staff.
-Assist children to develop independence and problem solving skills through conflict resolution, collaborative problem solving, and other appropriate child management techniques.
-Develop rapport with parents and keep them informed of children's progress, current issues through direct contact, phone calls, and notes or conferences.
-Communicate with parents about program plans and activities through monthly newsletter articles.
-Plan, supervise, and transport children for field trips and special activities.
-Contribute to regular evaluation of supervised staff.
-Participate in staff meeting, parent activities, training activities, and conferences as needed.
-Participate in the evaluation process as defined by the Unity School personnel policies.
-Support the philosophy of Unity School and work as a team to further it's goals and maintain a high standard of quality throughout the program.

Unity School Mission Statement: It is our dream that the children who pass through Unity School will, through play and discovery, be encouraged to live a healthful life, always opt for a peaceful way to solve their problems, and weave who they are and what they have learned here into positive solutions for our community and our planet.

Unity School Website: https://www.unityschooleugene.org/ Please look at our school for more details of who we are.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
-Associates or Bachelor's level degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or equivalent program, or 1 year verifiable experience working as a Teacher in a certified childcare center, minimum step 6 in ORO, step 8 or above preferred. Prefer 2 years of teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The Teacher will demonstrate a practical knowledge of early childhood education and the ability to apply it in the classroom. The Teacher shall also demonstrate warmth, respect, and a caring attitude in working with children and adults.

Schedule: Will be a full time M-F schedule. Times TBD but more than likely an 8-4, or 10-6 dependent on needs at time of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person