Relief Nursery Therapeutic Early Childhood Teacher (Bilingual English/Spanish Required) Family Building Blocks is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Relief Nursery Therapeutic Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Doris's Place in Stayton, Oregon, serving children and families throughout the surrounding communities. This is a bilingual English/Spanish position. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in both languages to support the diverse families served by our program. Pay & Benefits This position offers a competitive starting wage of $20.88 to $22.15 per hour, depending on experience. Employees who meet the bilingual language requirement are eligible for language differential pay. Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with buy-up options available • Employer-paid basic group life insurance • 401(k) retirement plan • Pet insurance • Alternative care supplemental benefits • Discounted fitness center and gym memberships • Generous paid time off accrual (16 hours per month) • Personal leave hours • Inclement weather paid leave • Paid holidays • Discounted Verizon and T-Mobile cell phone plans If you're passionate about supporting children and families and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply today. About Family Building Blocks Family Building Blocks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping children safe and families together. Our values guide both the services we provide and the culture we create for our employees. Our Values • We respect the unique personhood of each child • We believe in the power of a securely attached family • We are family-centered, caring and supportive • We strive for equity and celebrate diversity • We are collaborative and ambitious • We emphasize strengths and assume positive intent • We honor vulnerability and courage • We offer optimism and hope • We express gratitude for our community's generosity Our Reputation • Our programs are high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered • We are innovative, adaptive, and nimble • We are strategic leaders and collaborators who champion children and families • We are an approachable, responsive, respected, and solution-oriented team • We are trustworthy and honor the dignity of all persons • We provide life-saving hope Position Summary As a Relief Nursery Early ChildhoodEducation Teacher, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary teaching team to provide high-quality, research-based early childhood services that support the healthy development of young children and strengthen family relationships. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Develop, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate classroom activities and lesson plans. • Create engaging learning environments that support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. • Maintain classroom schedules, documentation, assessments, and referrals as needed. • Utilize therapeutic and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies to promote skill development and school readiness. • Monitor and assess children's progress and support successful transitions to preschool, Head Start, community childcare programs, and kindergarten. • Conduct home visits to support families and strengthen parent-child relationships. • Help parents build positive home environments that support their children's physical, emotional, and developmental well-being. • Connect families with community resources and support services when appropriate. • Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and partner agencies to ensure comprehensive support for children and caregivers. Qualifications Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements: • Associate degree (AA/AS) from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field; or • Step 9 or higher on the Oregon Registry; or • Completion of 15 quarter credits or 10 semester credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education from an accredited institution, along with a commitment to complete a professional development plan within the first year of employment. Additional requirements include: • Fluency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with children, families, community partners, and staff. • Minimum of six (6) months of qualifying teaching experience in a certified childcare center or comparable group care setting serving infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children. • Ability to successfully pass required background checks and pre-employment drug screening. • Valid Oregon driver's license and an acceptable driving record.