Associate Teacher - Head Start & Early Head Start

About the Role

Assists with the planning and conducting of an educational program, and develops strong nurturing relationships with children and families and quality partnerships that encourage family engagement in their child’s learning. Provides children with a developmentally appropriate learning environment in preparation for school success. Meets performance standards, and follows the agency licensing policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning and conducting of the educational program and weekly curriculum.
• Works directly with children individually and in small and large groups.
• Participates in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) process for children with special needs, and assists with implementing IFSP goals.
• Supports daily observations; assists with taking notes, videos, and enters data as needed.
• Maintains accurate and timely written and electronic records and reports (e.g., meal counts, staff sign in, child attendance).
• Provides assistance with developmental screening and assessments for children.
• Develops partnerships with parents regarding their child/children.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, planning meetings, classroom team debriefings, and training.
• Administers medications and diapers as needed.
• Assists teachers with conducting home visits and family conferences as appropriate.
• Assists in general upkeep of center facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Participates in regular training and technical assistance activities.
• Rides school bus as needed.
• Represents agency on various committees and projects as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of experience working with children age birth to 5 years.
• Minimum six months of experience working within an early childhood and/or elementary classroom.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity.
• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and maintain enrollment throughout employment.
• Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation within 30 days of hire: TB screening, health appraisal, and completion of required Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) licensing.
• Must possess or obtain current Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must possess or obtain Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Able to work occasional evening hours as needed (e.g., parent meetings, home visits).

Qualifications

• A Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (Infant/Toddler; Preschool) or
• An Infant/Toddler Professional Credential through Oregon Center for Career Development or
• Step 7 or higher in the Oregon Registry or
• Enrolled in a program to complete a CDA or equivalent within two years of hire.

Benefits

• Vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement through Oregon PERS, including generous employer contributions.
• Tuition waiver plan and access to professional training and development.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

FTE: 0.80