Hours per week: Varies, typically 5-20 hours per week
Supervised by: TECP Supervisor / Outreach Supervisor
Location: Eugene, OR or Springfield, OR
Starting wage range: $18.82 – $20.81
Overview
Relief Nursery provides comprehensive family support services that are easily accessible to families who are raising children birth through five years of age and who are experiencing high levels of stress. We provide early intervention that centers on building successful and resilient children and strengthening parents. Our staff work as a team to provide a unique array of support, from therapeutic classrooms and outreach programs, to parenting education, substance use disorder recovery support and more.
We are currently hiring for a Substitute Teacher/Respite Care Provider to help support this mission. In this role, you’ll assist teachers in a supportive role to carry out developmentally appropriate and therapeutic preschool activities. You’ll encourage the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children and attend to their safety and wellbeing. Responsibilities may also include kitchen duties such as food preparation, meal set up and clean up. Hours vary depending on need.
Our part-time staff receive competitive hourly rates, flexible scheduling, paid sick time, and opportunity for internal growth and promotion. This is an ideal position for anyone interested in exploring a career path at Relief Nursery or in social services.
Minimum Qualifications
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.
- Prior experience working the children ages six (6) weeks through five (5) years
- Willingness to support children and families experiencing poverty, stress, and other barriers and the ability to relate sensitively and non-judgmentally with both children and parents
- Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate activities
- Familiar with and ability to implement positive behavior support principles and techniques
- Willingness to adhere to adult/child ratio and agency philosophies regarding curriculum and safety
- Ability to supervise preschool children and ensure a safe environment
- Ability respond to emergent needs of a busy classroom and outdoor play areas; this includes the physical ability to move quickly and respond to children who are very active
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and maintain a positive, optimistic attitude and to handle high stress situations
- Current Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Food Handler’s cards
- Good physical stamina with the ability to lift and carry children, sit in child size chairs and on the floor, bend, stoop, and kneel
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Interested applicants, please email resume and cover letter to:
Lindsey Steele, Director of Administration & Human Resources
hr@reliefnursery.org
Pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check through the Central Background Registry required. Position will remain open until filled.
Relief Nursery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace