On-Call Childcare Teacher

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Dallas Retirement Village - Dallas, OR 97338Position Type: On-CallSalary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Other 

• Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms

• Provide basic needs for children

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

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

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents

• Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals

• Track children’s progress and report to parents

• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom

• Help children reach developmental milestones

• Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans

• Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills

• Always provide appropriate supervision for children

• Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies

• Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling

• Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures

Other Duties:

Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

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.