Infant & Toddler Classroom Leader

Oregon-Child-Development-Coalition,-Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Paid time off, holidays, sick leave

Life and disability coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) seeks qualified Infant/Toddler Teachers E, C, A, and B in Oregon. Key duties include planning developmentally appropriate curricula, ensuring safety and health, and engaging families through home visits and conferences.

Positions require relevant certificates or degrees and collaborative teamwork with staff and volunteers. Metro locations offer higher pay scales; benefits include health, retirement, PTO, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Infant/Toddler Teacher E/C/A/B position requires CDA or higher in early childhood development.
• Formal education varies by level, with certificates or degrees in early childhood.
• Experience in Head Start, licensing or similar programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a culturally responsive curriculum for infants and toddlers.
• Ensure safety, health, and development in a nurturing setting.
• Complete screenings, observations, and individualized learning plans.
• Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and staff; supervise classroom staff and volunteers.
• Maintain documentation and program records; support nutrition, health and safety.
• Respond to emergencies using First Aid/CPR and participate in drills.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria or higher

Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate

1 year Oregon community college certificate

1 in field WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development

Associate’s degree or higher in Early childhood education or child development WITH training or coursework in early childhood development

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early childhood education or child development WITH training or coursework in early childhood development

Job description

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) seeks qualified Infant/Toddler Teachers E, C, A, and B in Oregon. Key duties include planning developmentally appropriate curricula, ensuring safety and health, and engaging families through home visits and conferences.

Positions require relevant certificates or degrees and collaborative teamwork with staff and volunteers. Metro locations offer higher pay scales; benefits include health, retirement, PTO, and flexible spending accounts.