Early Childhood Associate Teacher

Department Summary

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 services include parent consultation, parent-toddler groups, specialized preschools, community preschool consultation, speech and language therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide on-site responsibility for the daily routines in a preschool classroom. The position is located in a facility that 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.

The position will report to the Early Childhood CARES Classroom Program Coordinator.

Physical demands :

• Frequent lifting of children;
• Sitting on the floor for extended periods of time;
• Bending down to child's level often, following safety measures in bending and lifting; and
• Performing caregiving activities for children if needed; diapering, toileting, feeding, and arrival / departure routines.

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