Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

We're seeking a caring, resourceful and dedicated professional who genuinely enjoys working with children. This individual will work with young children (6weeks - 3 years), providing assistance as needed and attending to their development needs. It takes a special type of candidate to work with young children and we need an individual who is enthusiastic about the opportunity to help students learn through fun, hands-on activities that stimulate the imagination.

Why shape the future :

At Ridge Child Development Center, staff are supported, respected and appreciated. Staff consistency is one of the cornerstones of a quality program, and we work hard to retain our staff. Experienced and dedicated staff are the heart of our program. Our program is also the only one of it's kind in our area. We are an intergenerational program and are located on site with a retirement community.

Why Work With Us?

Great Work Family Atmosphere

Employee Childcare Discount

Sick / PTO Pay After 90 Days

Holiday Pay After 90 Days

Vision / Dental & Telehealth insurance available

Multiple Team Building Activities Planned Each Year

Fun Theme Days

Locally Owned & Operated

Must have at least one year experience work in a certified cente r / comparable program, OR documentation of a step 8 in ORO, OR a degree in ECE

Responsibilities :

Feeding, changing diapers

Teach young children about numbers, the alphabet, words, shapes, colors, and other basic subjects.

Serve as a leader in the classroom by working with parents and teachers to develop activities for young children to do.

Record and report the progress of each child in the classroom.

Create lesson plans that incorporate what children have learned into new lessons.

Ensure that children know how to use a potty or toilet.

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits :

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Telehealth

Schedule :

Day shift

Monday to Friday

No nights

No weekends

Ability to commute / relocate :

Salem, OR 97306 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education :

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License / Certification :

CPR Certification (Required)

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

CBR - Background check (Required)