Bilingual Skills Trainer: Early Childhood Support

Relief Nursery; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Relief Nursery seeks a bilingual Skills Trainer to support children aged 3–5 in its Therapeutic Early Childhood Program in Eugene or Springfield. You will provide classroom and family-based skills training, emphasize behavioral health services, and collaborate on goals for each child’s development.

The role requires Spanish proficiency, a relevant degree or registry level, and willingness to pursue Oregon certifications.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish; pass a Spanish Language Proficiency test within 30 days; CLSS certification with the State of Oregon.
• Knowledge of and lived experience with Latino/a families and culture.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, family services, early childhood education or related field with early childhood teaching experience; or a combination of associate’s degree and Oregon Step Registry level 9+ and appropriate experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in a field other than child development with Oregon Step Registry level 9+ and appropriate experience; or commitment to meet Oregon Registry Online advancement requirements.
• Experience supporting children and families experiencing poverty, stress, and other barriers
• Ability to write professionally
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record/insurance coverage
• Current Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Food Handler’s cards or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member, understand developmentally appropriate early childhood practices, and child guidance techniques consistent with a therapeutic approach
• Personal cell phone that can be used to communicate with teaching team, families, and other staff as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide and document billable skills training interventions in the form of emotional, social, and behavioral support to young children during all program hours using Positive Behavioral Support Interventions, and attachment-based, relational engagement with children to promote healthy social-emotional development
• Ensure the safety of children safe in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with team in implementing the goals and objectives specified on the child’s IFSP (Special Education), and Treatment Plan (Mental Health). Support data collection and documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with team in curriculum planning and program implementation.
• Conduct phone calls with families when needed.
• Participate in designated team and all staff meetings, training, supervision and Relief Nursery special events. These occasionally fall in the late afternoon or evening.
• Participate in a minimum of 24 hours of training per year and engage in other educational requirements of the position.
• Provide support for weekly food pantry operations as assigned.
• Act in accordance with responsibilities and protocols set forth in Oregon Child Abuse Reporting laws and Relief Nursery policy.
• Perform other relevant duties to support program and agency needs as assigned.
• Weekly Distribution of Time: Client Services (Billable Time): ~70%, 29 hours; Example model: 12-24 hours in-classroom; 2-10 hours individual/family training; 1 hour team meetings; Documentation: 20%, 8 hours; Other: 10%, 3 hours; Approximately half of billable time for bilingual trainers in Spanish.

Job description

Relief Nursery seeks a bilingual Skills Trainer to support children aged 3–5 in its Therapeutic Early Childhood Program in Eugene or Springfield. You will provide classroom and family-based skills training, emphasize behavioral health services, and collaborate on goals for each child’s development.

The role requires Spanish proficiency, a relevant degree or registry level, and willingness to pursue Oregon certifications.