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Preschool Promise Assistant Teacher at the Family Nurturing Center
The Family Nurturing Center (FNC), Rogue Valley Children's Relief Nursery is a multifaceted organization providing an array of services to high-risk families with children, birth to five years in Jackson and Josephine counties. FNC is a growing, vibrant organization committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. FNC offers medical, vision, and dental plans, paid time off, sick pay, paid holidays, professional development opportunities, and employee assistance program.
Our mission is to strengthen families so that children can live safely and develop fully in their parents' care.
General Position Description: The Preschool Promise Assistant Teacher provides a safe and supervised educational setting for children that promotes their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development, and develops partnerships with parents and encourages their involvement.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Adhering to Oregon Child Care licensing, health, safety and sanitation standards in the classroom.
- Maintaining an inclusive, safe, inviting, nurturing, well organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom that promotes social and emotional regulation and support
- Establishing stable routines and consistent boundaries and limits that are responsive to the needs and developmental levels of the children
- Supports teacher in planning and facilitating a developmentally appropriate early childhood program that promotes development in all domains
- Demonstrating a cultural awareness of and sensitivity to the unique needs and conditions of children and families, and relates to children and parents with respect in a non-judgmental manner.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation as required. Completes Assessment and Screening on children.
- Supports Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities in a kindergarten readiness class
- Energetically playing and work with children (bend, get down and up off the floor, and lift 40 pounds)
- Participates in regular reflective supervision with supervisor
- Completes 20 hours of qualified training and professional development annually (per licensing year). Some hours may be provided by FNC and the ELD however employees are responsible to ensure they meet training hour requirements.
- Attend mandatory trainings.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience:
An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Psychology or related field Preferred
Minimum attainment of Level 7, or higher, on the Oregon Registry
Minimum of one year experience in an early childhood classroom
Current clearance in Central Background Check Registry
Valid Oregon and unrestricted drivers license, proof of auto insurance, and safe driving record
Reliable personal transportation
Current First Aid/CPR Card (within 30 days of employment)
Current Food Handlers Card (within 30 days of employment)
Current Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Current Health and Safety training through ODE ELD
Skills & Abilities Requirements:
- Compassion, understanding, and can demonstrate a respectful, open, unbiased, accepting attitude toward clients families
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
- Ability to effectively handle crisis situations
- Demonstrates cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Takes initiative and presents a positive attitude when faced with adversity
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Sound judgement and creative problem-solving ability
- Ability to work as an FNC team member, as well as with other community agencies
- Understands a strengths-based approach to working with children and families
Core Competencies:
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Continual Learning
Resilience
Oral and Written Communication
Flexibility
Problem Solving
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to physically interact with children ages birth through five years, including bending, getting up and down off the floor, lifting up to 40 lbs, and managing sudden movements
- Sitting, standing, and driving
- Vision and hearing within normal range (with or without corrections)
Hazards:
- May come into contact with children who are ill and/or contagious
- Entering potentially unsafe, unstable, or unsanitary living conditions
- Driving in potentially hazardous weather or road conditions
Desired:
- Bi-lingual/Bi-Cultural in English & Spanish
- Awareness of childrens mental health issues
To apply, please send the following information, either electronically or by mail to:
The Family Nurturing Center
212 North Oakdale Ave
Medford, Oregon 97501
(Emailed materials may be sent to admin@rvfnc.org)
- Cover letter detailing your interest in the position and why you are qualified
- A current resume including dates and descriptions of educational background and positions you have held
- Names and phone numbers of three professional references (2 must be from current or former employers)
