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Toddler Teacher & Family Support Specialist

Pearl Buck Center

Eugene, OR

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Background Investigation, CPR Certification, Child Development, Child Support, Communication Skills, Community Support, Conflict Resolution, Developmental Disabilities, Driver's License, Early Childhood Education, First Aid, Insurance, Journalism, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Needs Assessment, Nutrition, Onboarding, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Service Delivery, Set Goals, Special Needs, Stewardship, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Eugene, OR
POSTED
25 days ago
  1. POSITION SUMMARY: The Toddler Teacher & Family Support Specialist provides high-quality early childhood education, family support, and respite care services for toddlers and their families. This role focuses on supporting child development, strengthening parent-child relationships, and promoting healthy family functioning through classroom instruction, in-home visiting, and temporary respite care. Services are delivered in alignment with agency core values of stewardship, compassion, integrity, and equity.
  2. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Maintain up-to-date workflow procedures and ensure compliance with program guidelines across classroom, respite, and home visiting services
  • Follow all safety protocols and maintain a safe, nurturing environment for children in classroom, home, and community settings
  • Accurately document daily work hours and complete required reporting in a timely manner
  • Contribute to a positive and respectful work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and participation in professional development
  • Provide developmentally appropriate toddler classroom instruction supporting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
  • Conduct home visits to assess family needs and support parenting skills and child development in the home setting
  • Provide respite care services ensuring safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate supervision of children
  • Complete intake assessments for new families and support enrollment and onboarding processes
  • Collaborate with families to identify goals and provide individualized support to meet child and family needs
  • Provide information, referrals, and connections to community resources and supportive services
  • Use approved early childhood curriculum to promote parent-child relationships and school readiness skills
  • Support transitions between home and classroom environments to ensure continuity of care and learning
  • Facilitate or support parenting education, group activities, and family engagement events
  • Respond appropriately to crisis situations using program guidelines to support positive outcomes for children and families
  • Maintain consistent communication with families, supervisors, and team members regarding progress, concerns, and service delivery
  • Other duties as assigned by manager
  1. CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member.
  • A comprehensive knowledge of indicators and effects of maltreatment, abuse and neglect on children, nutrition, health, safety, and special needs
  • Learn and apply Strength Base, Trauma Informed practices, and Positive Support Practices
  • Ability to work with adults who have a variety of stresses/challenges
  • Knowledge of the community/county resources
  • Demonstrate good stress management and self-care skills.
  • Ability to relate to diverse at-risk children and families with sensitivity and respect.
  • Ability to be flexible in schedule of work hours and days, in order to best meet the needs of children/families.
  • Knowledge and competent use of the internet, email, and word processing programs.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and share information on a need-to-know basis only.
  • Ability to respond effectively to emergent situations.
  • Model a positive attitude toward work.
  • Ability to adapt and work effectively under pressure.
  • Listen actively and use effective conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and non-verbal.
  • Ability to work closely as a team member and to model appropriately for others on the team.
  • Ability to educate and oversee groups of parents and children.
  • Ability to represent the program positively within the community.
  • Ability to collaborate with parents and their children in a warm, calming, respectful, encouraging and patient manner.
  • Willingness to seek and accept feedback and implement recommendations in a timely manner.
  • Sound judgment and common sense in decision-making
  1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Step 6 in the Oregon Registry or have a professional development plan outlining steps to be taken to achieve Step 6 or Qualified teacher through DELC
  • One year of experience working in Early Childhood Education with young children
  • Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities/cognitive difficulties preferred
  • State of Oregon Driver's License and valid vehicle insurance
  • Registered in the Central Background Check, Current First Aid and CPR card, Food Handler's Card, Annual Mandatory Reporter/Child Abuse and Neglect training.
  1. PHYSICAL DEMAND:
    • The physical effort typically applied in this job will vary depending on situation. In the office environment traditional computer use, keyboarding, standing, walking, sitting and communicating will apply. Out in the field, driving, standing, walking, communicating as well as some lifting and bending may apply.
    • The physical effort applied in this job will vary depending on situation. Typically, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, working at floor level, standing, walking, sitting, and communicating will apply
  2. MENTAL OR VISUAL DEMAND:
    • Frequent mental and visual focus is required while working with children, families and during recordkeeping and reporting.
  3. WORKING CONDITIONS:
    • Working conditions will typically be in a climate controlled and regulated environment
    • Projects out in the field could result in a variety of work setting
    • Playground and off-site work will present a variety of environmental conditions
  4. ATTENDANCE:
    • This position requires availability based on business need
    • It is imperative that attendance protocols are adhered to and that Department Call-In Policies are maintained at all times
    • Clients and Co-workers depend on you being on the job and on time
  5. SAFETY:
    • There is never a good reason to risk your own personal safety or that of a co-worker, client or business partner.
    • Being pro-active to prevent injuries or incidents is an expectation
    • All injuries or incidents, no matter how small, must be reported
  6. FSLA:
    • The position of Toddler Teacher & Family Support Specialist is non-exempt
    • Non-Exempt positions are eligible for overtime pay
    • The position of Toddler Teacher & Family Support Specialist is considered a Level 3 Preschool

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