Infant Toddler Teacher; Classroom Float

Floater: $/hour

Portland Jewish Academy's Preschool program supports the development of young children in a vibrant, secure, inquiry-based environment. We promote confidence, curiosity, awareness, exploration, problem solving, and social growth.

It is our conviction that children are capable and independent, and this is reflected across all developmental domains of learning. Children are encouraged to make choices, practice individual decision-making, and develop a sense of themselves as capable and as self-advocates. Children are viewed as thinkers, reflecting on their world, and as empathetic individuals who care for and engage with their peers and contribute to the community.

It is because of our educators that our program thrives.

In addition to being a great place to work, the PJA offers the following benefits package to our employees.

• Medical (fully or partially employer paid depending on the plan you select)
• optional Dental
• long-term disability plans
• a 401k plan
• The Infant Toddler program runs year round and also includes a generous time off policy.
• Sick Leave
• Personal Time (PTO-3 days/year)
• vacation time
• very generous holiday pay (up to 28 paid holidays!)
• Free family membership to the Mittleman Jewish Community Center (www.oregonjcc.org)
• tuition and services discounts for employees and their family members round out this generous benefits package.

The Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for the direct care and supervision of toddler children in the PJA Early Childhood Education Program. This position is responsible for maintaining a consistently safe and nurturing environment, and for providing developmentally appropriate activities that stimulate participants’ exploration of the world around them. The floater position “floats” between classrooms, providing coverage and instruction as needed.

(These examples represent the essential functions of the position. They are not, however, inclusive of all the duties the position may be assigned to perform.)

• Establish and maintain a safe learning environment that is responsive to the social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development of children in assigned classrooms. Plan each day’s activities to ensure a well-balanced program that includes individual and group play, and active and quiet time.
• Lead and participate in play activities; monitor children to ensure safe play. Model appropriate problem solving behavior. Implement discipline and safety measures as necessary.
• Provide direct personal care to children, including changing diapers, supervising toileting, and preparing children to go home with parents. Supervise naps. Serve meals in accordance with proper hygiene standards; maintain a current food handler’s card. Maintain cleanliness of the childcare room.
• Observe and evaluate children over the course of the day; keep parents informed of daily issues and progress. Maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure that all associated records are complete and properly maintained. Compile and submit required written reports. Attend and participate in required staff trainings and meetings; participate in special programs as required.

Any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying. This would typically include:

• One year of experience working with infants - 3 yrs. in a comparable state certified group child care program; AND
• High School Diploma or GED; AND
• Current First Aid, CPR, Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect, and Food Handler’s certifications; AND
• Enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry.

• Knowledge of early child development.
• Knowledge of appropriate practice and…