Early Childhood Educator: Infant Teacher

We are seeking full-time Infant Teacher candidates for our childcare center in Bend.

Starting pay will be determined based on experience, with the opportunity to progress quickly up our pay scale. Training and support provided. We are a compassionate, caring team who would love to meet you.

If you think this position might be a good fit for you, and you are in the Central Background Registry, and very knowledgeable working with infants please apply!

About ReVillage:

ReVillage works to ensure that all Central Oregon families--across income, race, language, orientation & identity, and background--have the care and opportunity they need to thrive in work and in play by cultivating affordable, accessible, equitable childcare cooperatives; empowering parents; cultivating community; and advocating for system-wide, family-friendly practices and policies. We serve children ages 6 weeks-5, and our facilitators are supported daily by participating parents that are a part of the ReVillage program. They are considered facilitator’s aides and are trained and qualified. Our greatest hope is for families and children to radically flourish and experience wholeness in every area of their lives.

Job Summary:

● The ReVillage Infant Teacher will provide a safe and inclusive environment for all children ages 6 weeks-1 year.

● The ReVillage Infant Teacher will provide support for children in social, emotional, cognitive and physical development through developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).

● Each day, the facilitator will work with other staff members and volunteering parents to:

● provide children with long periods of uninterrupted free time to explore their environment

● ensure that each infant will have time outside

● ensure that all infants have access to all of the centers / areas in their classroom.

● control the environment, not the infant.

● provide opportunities for each infant to create, move, observe, explore and play each and every day.

Education and Experience:

Teachers (facilitators) must meet standards required by the Office of Child Care, as noted in “Division 300, Certified Child Care Centers, 414-300-0080”. Teachers may qualify by meeting ONE or more of the following requirements:

● Hold a Bachelor’s degree in elementary or early childhood education, child development, or a related field

● Hold an Associate’s degree or one-year credential related to preschool-aged care Have completed 20 or 30 credits (depending on semester or quarter system) of training at a college or university in elementary or early childhood education, child development, or a related field

● Have at least one year of qualifying teaching experience

● Have documentation of attaining at least step 8 in the Oregon Registry

In compliance with the Office of Child Care regulations, the facilitator must be at least 18 years old and have at least one year of training and / or experience in teaching young children.

Required Training (paid training): the following valid training certificates will be required at the time of the interview or two weeks from hire date

• Adult and Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED
• Oregon Food Handlers Card
• Safe Sleep
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN)
• Prevention is Better Than Treatment (PBTT)
• Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS).
• Each employee will need a background check through Central Background Registry (CBR) prior to hire

Employees will need to have a total of 24 hours of training by the end of the license period.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear students and colleagues, and carry items up to 50 pounds. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule: Full Time - Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week; there will be times when evening hours / meetings will be required, 1 monthly meeting per month minimum.

Salary: Starting at $22 - $25 per hour for qualified candidates depending on experience.

Paid holidays: Paid holidays include all federal holidays as well as all scheduled days off are paid.

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Infant care: 1 year (Required)
• Certified center infant care: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bend, OR 97703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25