This Position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Small town living opportunity in beautiful Eastern Oregon!

Contact:

Jeanine Conboy

(541) 384-2413

jconboy@condonelc.org

Condon, Oregon 97823

Condon Early Learning Center believes it is our goal to provide high quality early education and care that is dependable and affordable in a safe positive environment that is conducive to the development of a child’s growth. It is our objective to provide nurturing and comfortable surroundings where children can feel free to be expressive and creative throughout their daily activities.

Role and Responsibilities

To create a safe, welcoming, and supportive classroom environment for families and young children. Teachers will implement Teaching Strategies, Creative Curriculum for the infant toddler program for children ages 6wks – 3 yrs. Old.

• Plan, create, and implement a dynamic daily program for infants and toddlers.
• Plan and detail environments and lessons that reflect developmentally appropriate skills and activities.
• Create a warm and engaging classroom environment for children and adults.
• Provide strong language and social emotional opportunities through Conscious Discipline methods to help children develop communication skills.
• Complete individual child developmental screenings and learning plans making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Involve parents in meaningful ways which demonstrates the center’s belief that parents are their child’s first teacher.
• Offer family support through conducting meaningful conferences onsite for families of children in your classroom.
• Accurately complete assigned classroom records in a timely manner. This includes but is not limited to attendance (child and staff), meal counts, medication documentation, diaper logs, safety checklists, volunteer sheets.
• Ensure that all required child observations and TS Gold Documentation are completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Food Handlers and First Aid CPR (employer will facilitate training if needed)
• Successfully pass background check and fingerprinting through the Early Learning Division
• Current knowledge in Early Childhood Education and Child Development
• Experience working with infants and toddlers (prefer minimum of one year experience)
• CDA or Step 7.5 Oregon Registry Online
• Proficiency with computer skills sufficient to manage databases, reports, and TS Gold documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate sensitively to adults and children.
• Ability to lead and work together with your team and take initiative.