Job Opportunities
Teacher – Valley Catholic Early Learning School
We recently asked the members of our staff how they feel about working at Valley Catholic Early Learning School, and here's what they told us:
"It is a rare place where I am able to share the Word of God with the children and help them grow in His ways."
"I love working here because I get to share the children’s excitement in learning new ways to see and do things."
"It is a wonderfully creative environment where my own creativity is welcomed and even nurtured."
"Valley Catholic supports continuing education by providing superior training opportunities for teachers."
"I really enjoy the daily rewards of seeing the world through the eyes of small children."
If you feel blessed to see the world through the eyes of small children, to inspire and be inspired by them, and to give them the gift of your time and attention, we hope you will consider a career at Valley Catholic Early Learning School. We are currently seeking an experienced teacher to work full time with our toddlers, ages 12 months to 36 months old. Hours will be 9:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance is a must, so you will need reliable transportation.
Minimum requirements:
- Ability to follow VCELS' philosophy and policies. See http://www.valleycatholic.org/about/documents/VCELS_handbook_2009-10.pdf
- At least 1 year of teaching experience in a certified child care facility (in-home child care does not qualify)
- Degree or coursework in ECE highly preferred
- Ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and collaboratively with parents and co-workers
- Ability to observe children and articulate concise evaluations in grammatically correct English
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and bend, stretch, kneel, and lift on a frequent basis.
Any job offer is also contingent upon candidates' possessing CPR and First Aid certification, a Food Handlers License, RRCAN, and current enrollment in the Oregon State Criminal Registry. Candidates who meet the job requirements will be sent a preliminary set of interview questions.
Compensation for our teachers includes free medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and prescription insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), generous employer contributions to a tax-sheltered annuity account, and the opportunity to work with like-minded professionals in a smoke-free/scent-free, progressive early learning environment. If you think this might be the perfect opportunity for you, please send a resume and letter of interest to hr@ssmoministries.org.
We hope to hear from you soon!