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PRIMARY PURPOSE

- The purpose of this role is to provide support to families and children within the First Place Family Center Annex. 2.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Model the principles and practices of trauma-informed care and positive discipline in a therapeutic early childcare environment.
• Maintain a screen-free, developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Be responsible for classroom management and organization Supervision of children in the classroom including appropriate response to hazards, crisis, or emergency situations.
• Develop, implement, and supervise a consistent classroom rhythm which includes small and large group activities, free play, circle time, outdoor play, social/emotional skill development, meals, and effective transitions between activities.
• Work with other FPK staff to administer and track developmental screenings and evaluations.
• Supervise volunteers and interns with in-class direction.
• Develop positive relationships with parents; for example, update parents on their child's school experience and work with parents on any challenging behaviors or concerns about their child.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences
• Schedule and attend family support and engagement activities and meetings.
• Attend weekly FPK Staff Meetings, and other SVDP Meetings as needed.
• Relate sensitively and non-judgmentally with children and parents.
• Act as a Mandatory Reporter in accordance to abuse reporting laws.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, as assigned by FPK Program Director.
• Conduct job responsibilities in consideration of professional boundaries, confidentiality, and strength-based interactions.
• Attend regular trainings per FPK, SVDP, OCC, or assigned by director.

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OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Maintain adherence to Company policies, safety/ergonomic standards and good housekeeping practices.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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• At least an associate degree from a college or university majoring in early childhood education or related field OR meets qualification of teach as defined by Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care.
• Ability to interact with children at eye level; kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Currently enrolled in the Central Background Registry.
• Ability to adhere to agency philosophies, including ones related to curriculum and safety.
• Current CPR/First Aid, Food Handlers card, and ability to complete required trainings within the appropriate amount of time.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Prefer the following qualifications: o Knowledge of trauma-informed care and positive discipline techniques.

o Experience working with families from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. o Experience functioning with flexibility in high stress situations. o Experience facilitating parent education classes, family support activities, or willingness to learn. o Familiarity with Waldorf style teaching environments and principles, or willingness to learn.

HOW TO APPLY

If you feel you are qualified and want to apply for this position submit a St. Vincent De Paul application at http://apply.svdp.us/ All employees and prospective employees of St. Vincent de Paul will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other trait protected by applicable law. Promotions, transfers, training, compensation, benefits and all other employment considerations will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other trait protected by applicable law. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour Application Question(s): This is a part-time position. The hours and days of work are Mon, Wed - Fri, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Are you able to meet these scheduling requirements?

Work Location:

In person