Early Childhood Associate Teacher

Job no: 537093
Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Child Development, Education

A complete application must include the following:
1. A resume with detailed employment history, including the month and year for the start and end dates of each role.
2. Names and contact information for three professional references, one of which is current or, if not currently working, a most recent supervisor.

The Erb Memorial Union (EMU) is a department of the Division of Student Life. The EMU is a multifaceted auxiliary service that employs over 90 professional staff and 400 student staff, and serves over 15 thousand daily users during the academic year. The EMU welcomes students, faculty, staff, the community and visitors to campus, and its mission is to provide learning experiences and opportunities for personal growth in an open, inclusive, and resource-rich community where students and staff collaborate to inspire and sustain extraordinary programs and services that promote diversity and social interaction.

The EMU is student-centered and is operated in collaboration with a student Board, who are actively involved in determining the character and scope of the department and approve the budget recommendations of all EMU services and programs.
Moss Street Children's Center (MSCC) is an early child development program that primarily serves children of UO students, aged 3 months to five years. Our campus site serves approximately up to 120 children. Center hours are 8:15 - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality, developmentally-appropriate care and education in compliance with Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) licensing standards. This position ensures a safe, nurturing, and predictable classroom environment through active supervision, effective classroom management, and implementation of engaging curriculum that supports children’s cognitive, social-emotional, physical, language, creative, and self-help development. The Lead Teacher plans and adapts curriculum to meet the diverse needs of children while modeling positive guidance and inclusive practices.
The role includes leading and mentoring student workers, aides, practicum students, and volunteers by providing training, ongoing guidance, and feedback to support effective classroom operations. The Lead Teacher maintains accurate documentation related to child development, health, and licensing requirements, communicates regularly with families, and facilitates parent conferences. Additionally, the position ensures compliance with all DELC, OAR, and program standards related to health, safety, ratios, nutrition, training, and recordkeeping, contributing to a collaborative, high-quality early learning program.

• An Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a recognized program; OR
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; OR
• A minimum of twenty semester hours (thirty quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; AND one year of experience in a certified day care center or comparable group care program; OR
• Two years of experience, including at least one year as a teacher, in a certified day care center or comparable group child care program.

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to maintain and protect confidentiality of families.

• Three or more years of experience supervising or leading the work of other staff members.
• Experience using child development…