Childcare Teacher

Preschool Teacher - Head Start - On Call Subs

Dallas, OR

• Must be able to pass drug test and submit to random drug screenings upon employment
• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to develop activities that are developmentally appropriate and educational for young children
• Ability to teach young children in rules of conduct and learning new tasks
• Ability to select the appropriate teaching method and adapt to children’s learning styles
• Ability to effectively communicate with children, parents, and staff
• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
• Able to speak to children at their level and in a calm tone
• Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children
• Meet initial/annual training requirements
• Completed 20 semester credits, or 30 quarter credits from a college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, OR a Step 8 in the Oregon Registry, OR at least 1‑year qualifying teaching experience in a certified center
• Alternatively have a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or Special Education, OR a one‑year state or nationally recognized credential related to preschool age care
• Must be enrolled in the Central Background Registry
• Must have food handlers certification (can be acquired upon employment)
• Must have child and infant first aid/CPR certification (can be acquired upon employment)
• Must be fully COVID‑19 vaccinated or have an approved exemption

• Must be able to move throughout the building and grounds as needed throughout the day; must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Good visual and hearing acuity required; good verbal communication skills are required.
• Must be able to speak English effectively.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV.
• May be exposed to cleaning chemicals and offensive odors.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Hospitals and Health Care