Job Description

Job Location Dallas Retirement Village - Dallas, OR 97338 Position Type Full-Time Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Job Shift Any

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass at drug test and submit to random drug screenings upon employment

• Must be 18 years of age

• Ability to develop activities that are developmentally appropriate and educational for young children

• Ability to teach young children in rules of conduct and learning new tasks

• Ability to select the appropriate teaching method and adapt to children’s learning styles

• Ability to effectively communicate with children, parents, and staff

• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents

• Able to speak to children at their level and in a calm tone

• Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children

• Meet initial /annual training requirements

• Completed 20 semester credits, or 30 quarter credits from a college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development OR a Step 8 in the Oregon Registry OR at least 1-year qualifying teaching experience in a certified center

• Alternatively have a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or Special Education, OR a one-year state or nationally recognized credential related to preschool age care

• Must be enrolled in the Central Background Registry

• Must have food handlers (can be acquired upon employment)

• Must have child and infant first aid / CPR certification (can be acquired upon employment)

• Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated or have approved exemption

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to move throughout the building and grounds as needed throughout the day; must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Good visual and hearing acuity required; good verbal communication skills are required. Must be able to speak English effectively. May be exposed to communicable diseases, and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV. May be exposed to cleaning chemicals and offensive odors.