Infant Toddler Teacher

Overview

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is a nonprofit organization serving children and families across Oregon through early education and family support programs. At OCDC, our work has purpose. Every role contributes to creating stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures for children across Oregon.

Ensures, supports, and promotes each child’s safety, health, and development in cooperation with their parents and other early childhood professionals in a manner consistent with the Head Start Performance Standards, USDA, and day care licensing regulations. Plans and develops a developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum which meets the needs of the children and families.

• Ensure the safety, health, and development of infants and toddlers in a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment
• Plan and implement culturally responsive curriculum aligned with Head Start Performance Standards and licensing requirements
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment; supervise children at all times
• Complete developmental screenings, observations, assessments, and individualized learning plans
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and specialists to support each child’s development
• Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences to discuss child progress and goals
• Participate in case management, staff meetings, trainings, and program planning activities
• Provide guidance, support, and direction to classroom staff, assistant teachers, and volunteers
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and required program records
• Promote positive nutrition practices, health, and safety standards
• Support family engagement, communication, and parent involvement activities
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information
• Respond appropriately to emergencies using First Aid and CPR; participate in drills
• Support transportation and field trip activities as required
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Infant/Toddler Teacher E - $20.95- $23.28 hourly ($23.05-$25.61 hourly in Metro locations)

High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria or higher

AND

Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 6 months from date of hire

Or

One year Oregon community college certificate in field within 1 year from date of hire WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.

Infant/Toddler Teacher C - $22.42-$24.92 hourly ($25.01-$27.40 hourly in Metro locations)

High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria

AND

Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate

Or

One year Oregon community college certificate in field WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.

Infant/Toddler Teacher A - $23.99- $26.65 hourly ($26.38- $29.32 hourly in Metro locations)

Associate’s degree or higher in

Early childhood education or child development WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development

Or

Any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early child hood education or child development WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.

Infant/Toddler Teacher B - $25.67- $28.52 hourly ($29.42- $31.37 hourly in Metro locations)

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early childhood education or child development WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development;

Or

Any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education or child development with training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.

Placement within the range is determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

1 Oregon Registry Step 8 or higher per certificate or college courses pathway

2 Oregon Registry Step 9 or higher per degree or college courses pathway

3 Oregon…