KLA School of Hillsboro is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach and provides a unique educational program with a rich environment that focuses on the individual learner. We are an early childhood school dedicated to offering children opportunities to realize their love for learning. Our state-of-the-art facility offers children endless opportunities for meaningful learning, outdoor experiences, and nurturing relationships with adults and peers alike.

KLA Schools of Hillsboro offers training in both the Reggio Emilia approach and KLA Schools methods and teaching strategies.

Must be registered in the Oregon background Registry prior to starting date.

Wobbler/Toddler Teacher (ECE) RESPONSIBILITIES:

The toddler teachers' job is to support students as they learn to express their ideas (both verbally and non-verbally). They have a better grasp of their world and are starting to show the complexity of thought when approaching new problems.

Your job will include encouraging creativity, fostering academic growth, and nurturing your tiny learners. Teaching toddlers is a rewarding and fulfilling position for those who love children and the learning process, who have equal parts enthusiasm and patience, and who feel right at home with paint on their fingers and a storybook in their hands.

As a toddler teacher, you are responsible for providing safe and developmentally appropriate programs that are aligned with your age group and milestones, as well as with our teaching approach. Implementing the Reggio Emilia Approach in a toddler group allows toddlers to meet their potential and make discoveries at their own pace. It is teaching children and having the opportunity to see their thinking and growth on a daily basis.

Your job will include:

• Adapting daily routines to meet the interest and needs of the individual child and the group
• Developing activities that promote age appropriate skills and milestones
• Implementing activities that meet the ever changing physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of their students
• Providing a classroom environment that encourages parent participation and collaboration
• Observing children and making notes of progress and development
• Integrating special needs children in a positive and respectful manner.
• Creating a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment.
• Ensuring that the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Demonstrate high personal integrity.
• High level verbal and written communication skills.
• Sensitive to individual and group needs of children. A joyful approach to the child.
• Ability to create an atmosphere of positive and appropriate discipline.
• Sensitive to the individual needs of parents and ability to communicate with parents effectively.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in working in a Reggio Emilia Approach inspired childcare center?
• Proof of your (CBR) R# and expiration date, is required at the time of an interview.

If you are not yet enrolled in the Central background registry, please fill the application online https://secure.emp.state.or.us/ccd/.
You will be able to reapply for a position once you have been conditionally enrolled.

• Are you in need of childcare? Availability for your child will depend on the age group.

Experience:

• Toddler care in registered in-home or certified center: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CBR# (Oregon Central Background Registry) (Required)

Work Location: In person