Regional Play and Learn Family Education

Oregon Child Development Coalition; The Dalles (OR); Presencial; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability coverage

Resumo da oferta

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is seeking a Regional Play & Learn Family Educator to deliver curriculum, playgroups, and caregiver coaching across five counties. The role involves creating development kits, conducting virtual and in-person activities, and supporting parents with positive parenting strategies.

Responsibilities include outreach, data collection, and collaboration with partners like PSU and the Department of Early Learning, with occasional driving across counties.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• CDA certificate or college coursework in ECE preferred.
• Experience with preschool/infant-toddler settings or similar.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement curriculum and activities for children’s learning and caregiver capacity.
• Distribute development kits to 350–450 children across five counties.
• Provide virtual and in-person parent/caregiver education and coaching.
• Maintain records and reporting for program activities and evaluations.

Conhecimentos

Child development

Family engagement

Curriculum planning

Adult caregiver support

Observation & reporting

Formação académica

High School Diploma

CDA certificate

College coursework in early childhood

Ferramentas

Curriculum kits

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC):

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is a nonprofit organization serving children and families across Oregon through early education and family support programs. At OCDC, our work has purpose. Every role contributes to creating stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures for children across Oregon.

Position Summary:

Provides educational learning kits, playgroups. support services and occasional training to parents/caregivers in a five-county region. Provides virtual and in-person education and activities that support the adult caregiver and child’s development. Implements assigned grant activities, conducts outreach to families, produces reports and identified data.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and implements curriculum and activities that support children’s healthy development and learning as well as the adult’s capacity to thrive as a stable, positive parent/caregiver and first teacher.
• Develops and distributes developmentally appropriate curriculum kits to 350-450 children across a five-county region, including kindergarten readiness backpacks to transitioning kindergarteners each summer.
• Develop and produce virtual curriculum and videos to effectively engage adult caregivers in appropriate and meaningful adult-child interactions.
• Provides parenting support, skill development, and resources to caregivers on supporting their children’s enhanced growth and learning.
• Provides in-person parent/caregiving coaching via a variety of regular playgroups offered to families across the five counties.
• Provides parent/caregiver guidance and support with strategies for managing child behavior positively.
• Provides parenting classes which contribute to a healthy, safe, nurturing, and stable home life.
• Conducts observations for assessments and evaluation of programs and shares with parents/caregivers, as well as conducting evaluations with caregivers for Portland State University and the Department of Early Learning research projects.
• Provides child health and developmental screening and follow-up in cooperation with parents/caregivers.
• Under the direction of the Play & Learn Coordinator, conducts outreach to the five counties to ensure engagement with families and represents Play & Learn and the Equity grant at a variety of community events and activities.
• Refers families to community resources (e.g. health, mental health, etc.).
• Participates in all required professional development and training sessions.
• May be required to drive the program vehicle both locally and throughout the five counties.
• Maintains data and completes recordkeeping to ensure timely reporting.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Performs duties and tasks in a safe manner.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Regional Play & Learn Family Educator –Classroom Scale-PG-4:
• High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria
• AND
• 1 year or work experience with preschool, infant/toddler or elementary age children.
• Regional Play & Learn Family Educator –Classroom Scale-PG-5:
• High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria.
• AND
• Preschool or Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate.
• OR
• One year Oregon community college certificate1 in field WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on preschool or infant/toddler development.
• Regional Play & Learn Family Educator –Classroom Scale PG-8:
• Associate's degree in early childhood education or child development or any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education or child development.
• AND
• 6 months of actual work experience teaching preschool or infant/toddler age children.
• OR
• Out-of-field associate's degree and 3 years of work experience working with preschool or infant/toddler age children.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $[min] – $[max] [hourly/annually]. Placement within the range is determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid leave programs
• Employer paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options available
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Optional benefits including pet insurance

At OCDC, employee wellbeing is a priority and an essential part of supporting our mission and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

OCDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

OCDC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please let us know.