Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher (Bilingual English/Spanish)

## Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher (Bilingual English/Spanish Required) **Family Building Blocks** is seeking a compassionate and dedicated **Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher** to join our team at **Doris's Place in Stayton, Oregon**, serving children and families throughout the surrounding communities. This is a **bilingual English/Spanish position**. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in both languages to support the diverse families served by our program. ### Pay & Benefits This position offers a competitive starting wage of **$20.88 to $22.15 per hour**, depending on experience. Employees who meet the bilingual language requirement are eligible for **language differential pay**. Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with buy-up options available - Employer-paid basic group life insurance - 401(k) retirement plan - Pet insurance - Alternative care supplemental benefits - Discounted fitness center and gym memberships - Generous paid time off accrual (16 hours per month) - Personal leave hours - Inclement weather paid leave - Paid holidays - Discounted Verizon and T-Mobile cell phone plans If you're passionate about supporting children and families and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply today. ## About Family Building Blocks Family Building Blocks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to **keeping children safe and families together**. Our values guide both the services we provide and the culture we create for our employees. Our Values - We respect the unique personhood of each child - We believe in the power of a securely attached family - We are family-centered, caring and supportive - We strive for equity and celebrate diversity - We are collaborative and ambitious - We emphasize strengths and assume positive intent - We honor vulnerability and courage - We offer optimism and hope - We express gratitude for our community's generosity Our Reputation - Our programs are high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered - We are innovative, adaptive, and nimble - We are strategic leaders and collaborators who champion children and families - We are an approachable, responsive, respected, and solution-oriented team - We are trustworthy and honor the dignity of all persons - We provide life-saving hope ## Position Summary As a **Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher**, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary teaching team to provide high-quality, research-based early childhood services that support the healthy development of young children and strengthen family relationships. ### Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Develop, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate classroom activities and lesson plans. - Create engaging learning environments that support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. - Maintain classroom schedules, documentation, assessments, and referrals as needed. - Utilize therapeutic and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies to promote skill development and school readiness. - Monitor and assess children's progress and support successful transitions to preschool, Head Start, community childcare programs, and kindergarten. - Conduct home visits to support families and strengthen parent-child relationships. - Help parents build positive home environments that support their children's physical, emotional, and developmental well-being. - Connect families with community resources and support services when appropriate. - Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and partner agencies to ensure comprehensive support for children and caregivers. ## Qualifications Candidates must meet **one** of the following educational requirements: - Associate degree (AA/AS) from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field; **or** - Step 9…