Summary:

Stepping Stones Early Learning Center is seeking a creative, flexible, and positive leader to join our team. We are committed to providing a high-quality environment in which children can grow socially, emotionally, developmentally, and physically.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children ages 0-5
• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities
• Observe and assess children's development
• Communicate with parents and families about their child's progress
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom
• Follow all company policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to lead a classroom with up to 4 children
• Completion of 20 credits (semester system) or 30 credits (quarter system) of training at a college or university in early childhood education OR A one-year state or nationally recognized credential in Infants and/or toddlers curriculum OR At least 750 hours of qualifying teaching experience in the care of Infants and/or toddlers OR Completion of 10 credits (semester system) or 15 credits (quarter system) of training at a college or university in early childhood education AND at least six months of qualifying teaching experience in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program, in the care of Infants and/or toddlers

Preferred Qualities:

• Completed OCC approved health and safety training
• Completed OCC approved safe sleep training as well
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with parents, staff, and Directors
• Ability to implement company policies and procedures with staff and parents
• Has a firm grasp of each and every child's developmental level, abilities, allergies, and overall daily routine
• Able to organize information, lists, and organize classroom areas/supplies
• Able to manage and execute the flow of our day
• Minimum of 1 year commitment to position

Benefits:

• Competitive Wage: $17 - 18 per hour
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Continued Education (15 hours per year)
• Paid Team Building Activities and events
• Several family & staff events each year

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Patient demographics:

• Infants

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Aurora, OR 97002: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person