Job Description

Level Experienced Job Location Dallas Retirement Village - Dallas, OR 97338 Position Type Full-Time Education Level 2 Year Degree Salary Range $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage None Job Shift Any Job Category Other

Purpose:

The position of full time teacher consists of instructing children (2 years up to 5 years of age) in activities designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and development needed in preparation for kindergarten.

Essential Job Duties:

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Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms

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Supervision of group of children at all times

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Supervise any visitors or volunteers assigned to your classroom

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Provide basic needs for children

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Supervision of assigned group of children at all times

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Supervision of any aides/volunteers assigned to group

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Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities

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Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the needs and learning styles of children

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Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and other staff

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Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals

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Track children’s progress and report to parents

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Maintain a clean and tidy classroom

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Help children reach developmental milestones

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Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans

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Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills

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Always provide appropriate supervision for children

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Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies

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Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling

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Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures

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Fill out incident reports in a timely fashion and report to supervisor

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Maintain confidentiality of children and families in the center

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Be flexible with hours, may be subject to change

Other Duties:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Preschool Teacher

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Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.

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Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Other Principle Duties Include:

Dallas Retirement Village fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises in all our community job descriptions.

DRV Hospitality Promises

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We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.

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We treat everyone with courteous respect.

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We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.

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We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

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We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

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We embrace and value our differences.

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We make residents, employees and guests feel important.

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We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”

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We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance.

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We pay attention to details.

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.