Childcare Center (Nature-based) Toddler/Preschool Room Teacher

Position Title:  Toddler/Preschool Teacher

Status:  Full-time or part-time, hourly, overtime eligible

Organizational Relationships:  Reports to Director of Mari's Place; supervises Teacher Aides, interns and volunteers in classroom.

Agency Conformance Statements:

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision


• Interact professionally with other employees, clients, donors, and outside agencies


• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments


• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communication and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations

Position Purpose

Work closely with the staff of the Nature Based Childcare Center to support center activities. Develop curriculum, participate in staffing, plan field trips, maintain appropriate client/child records.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and implement center curriculum in conjunction with the Director and/or Assistant Director


• Assure that curriculum and activities for the Toddler/Preschool program are appropriate to the age, interests, needs, developmental level and emotional level of the children in classroom.


• Maintain client Policy/Procedure records in a timely and professional manner.


• Take part in staffing of families enrolled in the program to assure that their needs are being adequately addressed.


• Develop, execute and evaluate individual education treatment plans with the Director.


• Plan local walking and short distance field trips to enhance learning and fun.


• Follow all Center policies and procedures.


• Develop and maintain amicable, supportive, professional relationships with parents, children and other staff.


• Assist Director with supervision and evaluation of volunteers and interns.


• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older, Oregon Central Background Registry Number, Food Handler's card, current CPR and First Aid training, and have the following online courses required by the Oregon Early Learning Division: Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety, Prevention is Better Than Treatment, Safe Sleep for Infants and Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect. Must also have 30 credits of training in Early Childhood Education, HDFS or Child Development. 15 credits of training in Early Childhood Education, HDFS or Child Development and six months qualifying teaching experience is also accepted.

 Special Position Requirements:

• Commitment to the goals of our social service agency and a willingness to be an advocate for our mission and our clients.


• Strong understanding of the needs of homeless children and their families.


• Compassion, patience and skill in working with children who have behavioral challenges.


• Strong classroom management skills.


• Ability to interact positively and non-judgmentally with parents and children.


• Ability to interact gently and supportively with center children.


• Ability to function as a member of the Child Care Center team.