Toddler Teacher Jobs

*** $1,000 Sign on Bonus - for Teacher Qualified Candidates ***

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.

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 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 an infant group allows infants 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:

• Ensuring that the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe
• 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
• Creating a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment.
• Developing activities that promote age appropriate skills and milestones
• Adapting daily routines to meet the interest and needs of the individual child and the group
• Observing children and making notes of progress and development
• Integrating special needs children in a positive and respectful manner.

Qualifications & Requirements:

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hillsboro, OR 97124: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your (CBR) R# and expiration date, required before scheduling 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.

• Why are you interested in working in a Reggio Emilia Approach inspired childcare center?
• Are you in need of childcare? If you are, please provide your child's DOB, we will need to verify that we have availability for your child.

Experience:

• Infant care in registered in-home or certified center: 1 year (Preferred)
• Infant care: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person