Childcare Teacher Full Time NEW

Continuum, formerly OnTrack, is currently hiring for a qualified Daycare Teacher to join our team in Medford, OR! The Daycare Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, interactive, and educational environment for children aged infant to 5 years old.

For over 50 years, Continuum has provided vital addiction treatment and recovery services. We offer outpatient and residential treatment options for adults and teens for substance abuse and addiction, DUII, domestic abuse, and other behavioral health issues.

Compensation:

• $20.75/hour

Employment type:

• Full-time hourly (M-F, 7:30a-4:30p)

Benefits:

• 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision coverage at no cost to employee. Additional coverage may be obtained for self/spouse/dependents at employee’s expense.
• Short-term disability coverage at no cost to employee.
• $10,000 life insurance policy at no cost to employee. Additional coverage may be obtained for self/spouse/dependents at group rates.
• PTO with graduated accrual rate that increases with length of service.
• Seven paid holidays plus two floating holidays.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with discretionary match after one year of service.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain strong communication with parents.
• A clear understanding of mandatory reporting functions with regard to child safety.
• Ability to recognize any signs of abuse or neglect, document, and report immediately to supervisor.
• Create and deliver age-appropriate varied activities for the assigned classroom.
• Ability to re-direct child(ren) as needed to avoid confrontation or allowing a situation to escalate.
• Understand the specific needs of each child.
• Strong boundary-setting skills.
• Interact appropriately with children. Supports their play, exploration, and learning, using positive phrasing/reinforcement and naturally occurring teaching opportunities.
• Flexibility in approach to work; ability to handle immediate and unforeseen changes (Ex: classroom changes in child enrollment and/or staffing).
• Maintain a warm and caring social/emotional-focused, play-based environment for all children regardless of abilities.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity to the unique needs and conditions of our children and their families. Maintain the confidentiality of information for each child, family, and staff member, both in and out of the Center.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in the Oregon Department of Education Early Learning Division Central Background Registry (must be maintained throughout employment).
• Must be STEP 6 in the Oregon Registry or have specific documentation of at least 1500 hours in a certified center.
• Minimum 1-year experience teaching in a classroom setting.
• Documented completion of ‘Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse’ class.
• Understanding of Trauma-informed care; ACES.
• Current First aid/CPR certification.
• Current food handler’s card.
• Ability to clear background check and pass a drug screen.

Continuum is an equal opportunity employer. Continuum does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family relationship, marital status, veteran status, military service, employment status, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law. Any person who needs accommodation to participate in the application process should communicate with Human Resources. Any employee who needs accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job should communicate with their supervisor. Continuum will work with an applicant or employee to evaluate whether there is a reasonable accommodation that does not pose an undue hardship on the operations of their department.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you ‘Step 6’ or above in the Oregon Registry Steps, or can you provide proof of 1500 hours of work in a certified childcare center?

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification/CPR card (Required)
• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person