Job description

Come join us and enjoy the warm embrace of an enchanting, nurturing, and nature-focused community. We maintain a warm, collaborative atmosphere among colleagues, where playful joy scaffolds the good work we do together. The Robin’s Nest Childcare Center and Preschool House is hiring for an Early Childhood Teaching position.

The Robin’s Nest Childcare Center and Preschool House provides children 6 weeks to 6 years with warm, nurturing care from a staff led by Early Childhood professionals. A great deal of time is spent outdoors, serving to strengthen children’s growing bodies. Days include creative free play inside and out, wholesome organic morning snack, storytelling, nursery rhymes, and singing!

Why The Robin’s Nest Childcare Center and Preschool House is the right next step for you:

Engagement: As a growing program, new faculty have the opportunity to engage in the collaborative journey, with close working relationships and organic structures. Your voice and vision are a welcome addition.

Fulfillment: We believe in the symbiosis between the wellbeing of our school and the wellbeing of our faculty and staff. Your personal fulfillment, life balance, and synchronicity of spirit matter.

Support: A supported faculty is one piece in achieving the highest potential and fulfillment of both the individual and the school as a whole. We accomplish this through providing ample teacher development opportunities.

Community: We are a thoughtful, caring community of faculty, administration, Board, and families -- all striving for open, respectful communication. We have fun together, take care of each other, and feel grateful for the blessed magic we enjoy.

We are seeking candidates who are warm, nurturing, kind, and patient. Must be willing to sit on the ground, sing with children, and play outside in all weather. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be excited to come to work, and have a love of young children. Experience in Waldorf early childhood education is appreciated, but not required. We are willing to train candidates interested in learning specific philosophies and methods for working with children.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Received or are in the process of completing a degree in Early Childhood education or a related field. Ex: HDFS, psychology, education.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.
• Completion of The Central Background Registry as well as the state mandated onboarding safety sets. (Food Handler’s Certificate, Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid Certificate, Introduction to Childcare Health and Safety, Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Foundations for Learning, and Safe Sleep)
• Know, follow, and be a good example of The Robin’s Nest Childcare Center and Preschool House philosophy, mission, vision, core values, and employee policies and procedures.
• Know, follow, and be a good example of NAEYC guidelines and current Oregon Early Learning Division - Office of Childcare Rule book.
• Content to work independently with a group of children, meeting state ratios.
• Able to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Able to communicate clearly and respectfully with all parents, children, community members, and staff members.
• Comfortable and willing to provide constructive criticism to fellow staff members in an encouraging way.

Salary range is competitive and depends on experience. We offer health benefits, generous financial support for professional development, and a variety of days off throughout the year for classroom prep and overall staff wellness. Please apply through this job posting or send your resume, cover letter, and three references to: headteacher@therobinsnestchildcare.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29,000.00 - $30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Corvallis, OR 97330: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently enrolled in the Central Background Registry? If not, are you willing to apply and consent to a thorough background check?
• What is your availability and how many hours would you like to work (Max and Min)? Will this availability change for school or another job?
• When would you be available to start?
• Do you have any of the following certificates? Introduction to Childcare Health and Safety, Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect. Foundations for Learning, Safe Sleep, Food Handlers, CPR, and First Aid (for infant, child, and adult)
• Are you vaccinated against COVID-19?

Work Location: In person

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