Relief Nursery Teacher; Part-Time

Relief Nursery Teacher (Part-Time 20hrs per week)

LCSNW Klamath Falls (Commercial), 509 Commercial St, Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States of America

Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:

As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and peace of mind

• A 20 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Plan, implement, and maintain a therapeutic classroom curriculum for children ages 0–5, ensuring activities are developmentally appropriate and inclusive for children with disabilities.

• Perform classroom setup and cleanup, including sanitizing surfaces and toys, laundering blankets and towels, and following all health and safety protocols.
• Interact with children respectfully while modeling positive communication and promoting individual and group problem‑solving skills.
• Apply principles of diversity, equity, racial justice, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions with children and families.
• Conduct at least monthly home visits focused on child development, parent‑child interaction, positive discipline, and family support; provide resources, referrals, and advocacy as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation for all children and families, including developmental assessments, attendance, home visit records, goals, and required forms.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, providing progress updates, guidance on discipline, reinforcing parent education topics, and modeling appropriate interactions.
• Represent AFGP in community collaborations, attend meetings, report suspected abuse or neglect per policy, and participate in team meetings, training, and agency events.
• The position allocates approximately 65% of time to direct service, 30% to documentation, and 5% to other duties. Two individuals manage classrooms; they are responsible for all aspects of the classroom.

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

• One year of related experience working with families with multiple risk factors and knowledge of the community
• Associate’s / Bachelor’s / master's in early childhood or related field
• ORO Step 9 or bachelor's degree in early childhood or education. Credentials may be required depending on individual program or location requirements.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Basic mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness, and self‑regulation in navigating challenges, conflict, and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end‑user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in a moderately noisy environment
• Interacts with others and performs tasks in‑person and using technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and moderate periods of increased physical activity, including and not limited to playing in the classroom and working on food boxes.
• Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 40 pounds; may be responsible for moving/carrying children…