Early Childhood Associate Teacher - Open Pool

Join the vibrant team at the Vivian Olum Child Development Center, where dedicated educators help children learn, grow, and thrive year‑round. As part of our teaching community, you’ll create an engaging curriculum, build meaningful relationships with families, and support a collaborative, high‑quality early childhood environment. Apply to our open pool today to be considered as positions become available and make an impact in a center committed to excellence in child development. This pool is used to fill vacancies that occur starting with the 2025 -2026 academic year.

Department

Campus Services - Vivian Olum Child Development Center

Classification

Early Childhood Asso Teacher

Appointment Type and Duration

Regular, Ongoing

Salary

$19.36 - $28.75 per hour

FTE

1.0

Review of Applications Begins

Continuously, as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit an online application that addresses how you meet the qualifications for the position.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in for any available openings.

Department Summary

The Vivian Olum Child Development Center offers a comprehensive program providing education and care for infants through pre-kindergarteners. The center's mission is to serve the needs of university employees’ families by providing a foundation of experiences that foster growth and development of children and a safe and nurturing environment for children and families. The center consists of seven classrooms which collectively serve over 80 children each day. The center curriculum is both emergent and constructivist, and is highly individualized, especially for our youngest children.

The Vivian Olum Child Development Center is a unit within Campus Services in the Finance and Administration portfolio. Finance and Administration is a vibrant and varied portfolio serving all aspects of campus life. Our employees perform a wide range of functions including offering essential financial tools and support to the university’s many departments, providing key resources to employees, and keeping campus safe, clean, accessible and beautiful.

Position Summary

This posting is for an open pool to collect the applications of individuals interested in and qualified to work in the Vivian Olum Child Development Center. Applications will be reviewed as needs arise and positions are available for hire. If you have a question regarding your status in the open pool, please contact fass@uoregon.edu.

This position is responsible for planning and implementing an educational, developmental, full-day year-round childcare program for a classroom group or across classroom groups. In a collaborative relationship with their co-teacher, the employee will plan the classroom curriculum, complete child observations and assessments interact with the children and parents, provide daily supervision of classroom support staff and student staff, and maintain the safety and continuity of the program.

Interactions with a variety of individuals will occur regularly during the course of performing work with Vivian Olum children, parents, and families. This position works as a member of a team while frequently performing tasks independently. Decisions may be made about the best methods and materials necessary in their classroom. The position reports to the Vivian Olum Child Development Center Assistant Director, and a performance evaluation is conducted annually. This position is subject to a criminal records check and fingerprinting.

Special Requirement

Selected candidate must have current Infant/Child First Aid and CPR, childcare worker food handler's card, and clearance with the Central Background Registry (CBR) prior to the start of work. The candidate must also enroll in ORO and complete a Step Evaluation and complete 15 hours of professional development annually.

Work Conditions

This job takes place in a facility constructed as a child-care center. This job requires bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., and sitting on the floor on a daily basis. The duties include walks outside the building. There is frequent exposure to cleaning solutions such as disinfectant hand soap and sanitizing agents. The work environment may frequently include high noise and activity levels. There is frequent exposure to childhood illnesses.

Work Schedule

The center is open 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday - Friday. Scheduled hours will fall within this time frame.

Minimum Requirements

• An Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a recognized program; OR
• a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; OR
• a minimum of twenty semester hours (thirty quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; AND one year of experience in a certified day care center or comparable group care program; OR
• two years of experience, including at least one year as a teacher, in a certified day care center or comparable group child care program.

If you are qualifying for this position based on work experience, your experience must be with children in the age group of the assigned classroom. If you are qualifying based on your college course work, please submit a transcript or list the applicable courses and credit hours. Courses must be from an accredited college or university.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Proficient knowledge of applicable state child care regulations, or similar regulatory standards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff and families.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in computer use (word processing, email, calendar, time clock).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in early childhood or related field.
• Two or more years of classroom experience in a certified child care center.
• Experience using the Smart Teach suite of apps (Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, Tadpoles).

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website .

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.

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