Siletz Tribal Head Start Teacher - Salem

About the Role

The Siletz Tribal Head Start Program provides a developmentally appropriate and Native American culturally relevant preschool experience that promotes school readiness skills for children aged 3 and 4. The program offers comprehensive services to support children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development, ensuring they are up-to-date on well-child care. It also supports families by connecting them with community resources and fostering their role as their child’s first and most important teacher. The program encourages professional development for staff, including assistance with credentialing requirements.

Requirements

• Associate’s or advanced degree in early childhood education, OR
• Associate’s degree in a field related to early childhood education with coursework equivalent to a major in early childhood and experience teaching preschool-aged children, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any field and admission into the Teach For America program, including:
  • Passing a rigorous early childhood content exam
  • Participation in a Teach For America summer training institute with preschool teaching experience
  • Ongoing professional development and support from Teach For America
  • One year of experience in a structured early childhood education setting (e.g., Preschool, Head Start, Kindergarten, Daycare Center)
• Must pass a criminal history background check, including:
  • Sex offender registry check
  • State or tribal criminal history records (including fingerprints) or Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history records (including fingerprints)
  • Child abuse and neglect state registry check (if available) for every state of residence within the past five years
• Knowledge in:
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Developmentally appropriate early childhood practices
  • Positive methods of child guidance
  • Curriculum Development
  • Effective classroom management strategies
  • Guiding and directing classroom staff
• Experience in:
  • Head Start standards and practices and/or pre-K standards and practices
  • Early learning teaching practices and classroom management
  • Student and family engagement
  • Curriculum implementation and design
• Ability to:
  • Work effectively with families from diverse social, economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
  • Develop a thorough understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, and Parent, Family, Community Engagement Framework
  • Develop a working knowledge of the Creative Curriculum System and Teaching Strategies Gold System
  • Use a positive approach in directing child behavior and model positive child guidance to staff and parents
  • Work cooperatively as a team member
  • Initiate contact with community agencies to secure services for child and family needs
  • Establish and maintain professional boundaries
  • Work some evenings and weekends
  • Accept direction
• Other requirements:
  • Obtain First Aid/CPR certification within the first 30 days of hire
  • Obtain a Food Handlers card within 15 days of hire
  • Complete a physical and TB testing within the first 30 days of employment
  • Possess a valid Oregon State driver’s license, insurance, and be eligible to drive a GSA vehicle

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain a developmentally appropriate classroom environment supported by daily lesson plans and culturally relevant activities
• Work in a team setting with staff to assess family and child needs, identify appropriate services, and assist with resource acquisition
• Provide follow-up to families to evaluate the effectiveness of referrals for services
• Develop Family Partnership Agreements to assist families in identifying needs and/or problems; gather information during home visits, conduct problem-solving, and make referrals as appropriate
• Develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each child in partnership with parents and implement IEP goals through classroom curriculum and home visit activities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date files on each child and family, including:
  • Classroom activities and progress
  • Developmental screening and behavioral anecdotes
  • Observations and evaluation records
  • Applications, physicals, growth assessments, and immunization records
  • Dental screening and follow-up for identified needs or treatment