Early Childhood Assoc Teacher

Early Childhood Assoc Teacher

Job no: 530300
Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Child Development, Education

Department: Early Childhood CARES
Classification: Early Childhood Asso Teacher
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $16.71 to $24.83 an hour plus 10% Special Ed Differential ($18.38-$27.31)
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
Position closes September 28, 2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, please upload the following documents with your online application:

• A current resume
  
• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities prepare you for the responsibilities outlined in the job posting. In your cover letter, please address your experience managing a classroom and any experience working with children with disabilities.
  Department Summary
  The Early Childhood CARES program is a department in the College of Education, Center on Human Development, and is the operational entity for the University of Oregon Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Early Childhood CARES stands for Early Childhood Coordination Agency for Referrals, Evaluation, and Services for Lane County. Early Childhood CARES provides Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services to infants, toddlers, and preschool children in Lane County with developmental delays and disabilities. Early Childhood CARES is funded by the Oregon Department of Education and is one of nine programs in Oregon delivering EI/ECSE services across the state.
  Position Summary
  The purpose of this position is to provide on-site responsibility for the daily routines in a preschool classroom. Positions are primarily found in a facility than includes children having cognitive, social, self-help, communication, and/or physical disabilities and they require the willingness to work in the environment associated with the position's location and purpose. The Associate Teacher will work with children to promote growth and learning and will play an important role in integrating children into classroom activities, including preparing and developing activities and materials to help children meet their individual IFSP goals and objectives. The Associate Teacher will interact with children and parents and communicate with program staff, consultants, and related service providers. The Associate Teacher will oversee teaching assistants and maintain the safety and continuity of the preschool program.
  Minimum Requirements
  
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Special Education from a recognized program;
  OR
  
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential;
  OR
  
• A minimum of 20 semester hours (30 quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; and one year of full-time experience in a certified daycare center, comparable group child care program, or with children with special needs;
  OR
  
• At least 2 two years of full-time experience (at least one year as a teacher) in a certified daycare center, comparable group child care program, or with children with special needs.
  
  Special Requirement:
  Candidate must have achieved or be eligible to achieve step 7 in the Oregon Registry.
  Professional Competencies
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with community preschool teaching partners.
  
• Ability to work harmoniously with toddler and preschool-aged children with a variety of developmental delays and disabilities.
  
• Ability to explain and present ideas, orally and in writing, to others in a clear manner.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  
• Ability to learn to operate instructional equipment.
  
• Ability to perform basic record-keeping tasks.
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Basic knowledge of specialized education or early childhood development.
  
  FLSA Exempt: No
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
  
  University of Oregon students and employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/vaccine.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
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  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/530300/early-childhood-assoc-teacher
  
  
  
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