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Neighborhood House - Toddler Teacher

“Stand aside for a while and leave room for learning, observe carefully what children do, and then, if you have understood well, perhaps teaching will be different from before.”  - Loris Malaguzzi

Who we are:
Neighborhood House is here for families facing hunger and homelessness, vulnerable seniors, and children who need help in school

What we do:
Neighborhood House assists vulnerable people living in the greater Portland area. Our programs serve disadvantaged children needing help to be successful in school, families facing hunger and homelessness, and seniors needing support so they can remain living active and independent lives.

Neighborhood House’s program participants represent a remarkably diverse mix of ethnicities and cultures. We believe an equitable workforce will strengthen and enrich our organization and strongly encourage all qualified persons to apply regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or otherwise.

Peninsula Children’s Learning Center, a program of Neighborhood House, is a non-profit early childhood center with a social justice mission.  We are set apart from other local early learning programs by our mission to support families of diverse socio-economic backgrounds, our vibrant and diverse community, comprehensive health and social service supports for children and families, and the support, training and planning time that are built into our staff’s schedules.  We are historically rooted in the North Portland community and are committed to providing quality early childhood education to the families in our community, regardless of income, race, religion or orientation.  We are inspired by the practices of the early childhood communities in Reggio Emilia and practice anti-bias philosophy.  We are seeking early childhood educators who are flexible, positive and energetic. We value those who have a hunger for knowledge, education and life-long learning, and encourage our staff to bring their passions to the classroom. A strong commitment to communicate and collaborate with children and co-teachers is required!

What we offer our employees:
Neighborhood House believes our employees are our best investment.  Because of this, we provide an excellent full-time (30 hours and above) benefits package including low-cost medical insurance, low-cost dental insurance, paid life insurance, paid long term disability insurance, 403B, FSA, and more.  We also offer generous paid time off policy, 11 paid holidays a year, and a flexible working schedule for most positions. Finally, Neighborhood House eligible for credit in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What Sets Peninsula Children’s Learning Center Apart:
3 hours of weekly planning time for teachers
1:4 ratio in 0-3 program; 1:10 ratio in 3-5 program
Built in support staff to cover breaks, planning and lunches
Beautiful, large playground with plenty of opportunities for nature-based play
Large common area where children and families congregate
Beautiful, historic building with spacious classrooms and lots of natural light
Sliding fee tuition scale to support families of all income levels
Tuition discounts for employees
Early Head Start community partner
24 hours of in-house professional development yearly
Early childhood mental health consultants
Community celebrations throughout the year
Cozy teacher planning library
Well-stocked resource/work room
Comfortable break room with complimentary tea

Job Title: PCLC - Teacher - Toddlers
Department: Peninsula Children's Learning Center
Reports To: Program Manager
Pay Rate: $13-15/hr
Type: Full-time non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY
The Teacher is dedicated to the development of the whole child and creates and engages in interactive and fun activities that promote the social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth of children ages six weeks to five years (depending on classroom assigned).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach classroom of up to twenty young children (depending on age) for up to eight hours/day
Share leadership and teaching responsibilities with lead and/or assistant teachers
Create environment that provides a rich variety of physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language experiences for children ages six weeks to five years
Co-supervise classroom volunteers in professional and supportive manner
Maintain classroom records, cleanliness and orderliness
Engage with and be responsive to current and prospective families
Support the philosophy that children learn through play
Respect ethnic and cultural differences
Comply with all PCLC and governmental regulations regarding the care of children
Complete timely and accurate documentation according to school and other licensing or regulation requirements
Assist in and accept responsibility for temporary duties if other personnel are not available
Attend and participate in meetings, events, and parent/family meetings as requested

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not supervise.

QUALIFICATIONS
Coursework in Early Childhood Education, A.A. or B.A. preferred
Step 8.5 on Oregon Registry
Preschool CDA
Experience working in a culturally, racially, and economically diverse community
2+ years of early childhood education experience working in licensed center
1+ years of direct experience in licensed center working with assigned age group preferred
Able to set and maintain professional boundaries with families
Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Enrollment in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry and willing to obtain the following or supply documentation of prior training within the first 90 days of employment:
  1. First Aid and Infant CPR certification
  2. Food Handlers Card
 
Application Guidelines/Contact:

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter via one of the following methods –

This Posting:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=bac88f1f-c305-467c-bf1c-05e89fe3d1f1&jobId=245215&lang=en_US&source=CC3&ccId=19000101_000001

Via Email:

You may also apply for the position via email if the above links aren't working for you, we just ask that you please try the application through ADP first before emailing.

Please be sure to include the posting title you are applying for, and also where you heard about this position.

LMcFarland@nhpdx.org