Preschool Teacher

The Athletic Edge Learning Center is a private, inclusive preschool with a focus on social-emotional learning and preparing children for the academics that lay ahead in kindergarten. Located in Salem, Oregon, we serve children ages 3 years through entering kindergarten.

We are looking looking for a caring, dependable, and flexible Part-Time Preschool Teacher to join our team!

This is an ongoing part-time position with a flexible schedule that will change approximately every 3 months based on our program's staffing and scheduling needs. Because this schedule follows the college term calendar, the days and hours available for this position may change from one term to the next.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable with a changing schedule and interested in building a long-term relationship with our program. While we cannot guarantee the same number of hours each term, we will make every effort to provide consistent hours based on our needs and your availability.

There may also be opportunities to pick up additional substitute hours when other staff members are absent or when extra coverage is needed.

As full-time positions become available, employees in this position may be considered for advancement into a full-time role based on qualifications, performance, and the needs of the center.

This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and is looking for a part-time teaching position with the potential for continued employment and additional hours over time.

Qualifications:

We are hiring for a Teacher Qualified position.

ALL positions must meet the following state requirements by start date:

• At least 18 years in age
• Infant, Child & Adult First Aid and CPR certification
• Food Handler certification
• Enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry
• RRCAN (Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect) Training
• ICCHS (Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety) Training
• PBTT (Prevention is Better Than Treatment) Training
• FFL (Foundations For Learning) Training

Teacher Qualified positions must also meet specific qualifications through ONE of the follow ways:

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Documentation of obtaining at least Step 6 in the Oregon Registry
• At least one year of qualifying teaching experience, with at least one year as a teacher, in a Certified Child Care Center in the care of preschool-aged children.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring children during indoor/outdoor activities to ensure the health, safety & well-being of all students at all times
• Developing and implementing new imaginative and developmentally appropriate daily, weekly & monthly lesson plans
• Reviewing the progress of each child and developing written plans to promote each child’s growth and development
• Maintaining a well-organized, safe and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
• Utilize effective classroom management techniques to ensure a productive and safe learning environment
• Developing a positive relationship with each child and promoting the development of self-esteem and self-discipline
• Establishing a positive relationship with each child’s family and sharing information about the child’s day
• Participating in all staff meetings, school activities, and professional development
• Demonstrating verbally and by role-modeling a sound knowledge of good teaching practices and of child growth and development
• Tending to the physical care, safety and well-being of all the children in the program
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Dependable and punctual *This is a MUST for creating a stable learning environment
• Demonstrate high personal integrity
• Self-motivated and self-sufficient
• Sensitive to individual and group needs of children & other team members
• Ability to create an atmosphere of positive and appropriate guidance
• Ability to communicate with parents in a respectful, compassionate, joyful and effective manner
• Ability to multitask, think on your feet and shift plans to meet the needs of the children
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift 50lbs, stand for long periods of time, move up and down from the floor level to be at the same level as children, fine motor ability to manipulate small objects like children’s scissors, small crayons etc.
• Team-player who can also work independently
• Efficient; Ability to maximize use of time

Schedule:

Part-time hours with a schedule that changes approximately every 3 months.

The schedule will be based on the center's staffing needs and the college-term calendar. Days and hours may vary from term to term, so flexibility is an important part of this position.

Additional substitute hours may be available outside of the employee's regular schedule.

Pay & Benefits:

$16.65 - 17.75 / hour

Professional development assistance

Application Instructions:

Please email your resume and cover letter that includes the following information:

• Your background in teaching and childcare
• ORO Step number (if applicable)
• Central Background Registry (CBR) number (if applicable)
• Why you are interested in this position
• What you believe you can add to our team
• 2-3 times that you would be available for an in-person interview

Pay: $16.65 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Central Background Registry Number (Required)
• Infant, Child & Adult First Aid/CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person