<p><strong>Key Objective: </strong>Under the direction of the ECE Site Director, act as the Lead classroom teacher for our Wobbler room. Create and Implement curriculum / lesson plans with the goal of developing a nurturing environment, where positive self image is realized in each child.</p><p><strong>Principal Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Care for infants/wobblers with activities designed to promote intellectual and developmental growth.</li><li>Act as team member in the design and implementation of planned curriculum with review and approval by Site Director.</li><li>Greet children and parents warmly with professional language and tone on a daily basis, with no parent or child excluded.</li><li>Establish clear discipline standards / classroom rules consistent with Center philosophy and policies to ensure the health and safety of the children.</li><li>Coordinate snacks, lunchtimes or naps when appropriate in daily activities; share responsibility for classroom/project set-up and clean-up.</li><li>Participate in parent conferences or discussions as needed.</li><li>Complete required reports such as incident, injury or medicine dosage logs.</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>30 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education, or related field - <strong>OR</strong> - At least one (1) year of experience with Infants in a licensed childcare facility.</li><li>Passionate about working with children</li><li>Ability to demonstrate sound judgement during emergency/crisis situations.</li><li>Professional dress code in a manner compatible with assigned position.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary for curriculum development and effective interaction with parents and other staff.</li></ul><p><strong>Physical Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, work indoors and outdoors, and be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Certifications, Trainings and Cont. Ed:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain enrollment in the State of Oregon, Early Learning Division Central Background Registry (We can help with this)</li><li>Current Infant, Child &amp; Adult First Aid / CPR Certification (within 30 days of hire, we can help)</li><li>Current Oregon Food Handler's Card (we can help with this)</li><li>State of Oregon, Early Learning Division trainings: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety; and Prevention is Better than Treatment (we can help with this)</li><li>Must be willing and able to obtain 15 clock hours of continuing/additional training in Childcare on an annual basis (some training hours are paid, and we offer wage increase incentives for continuing education).</li></ul>