Teacher - Head Start & Early Head Start

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

Plans and conducts an educational program, including curriculum development using assessment information to individualize weekly plans that support learning and development. Works directly with children individually and in small and large groups. Manages classroom, ensuring children’s safety and facilitating social and emotional development. Participates in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) process for children with special needs, incorporating IFSP goals into weekly curriculum plans. Conducts and submits developmental screenings and assessments for children. Follows up as required. Takes accurate, objective, and complete observations daily, entering data into the data management systems in a timely manner. Maintains accurate and timely written and electronic records and reports (meal counts, staff sign-in, child attendance, etc.). Develops partnerships with parents regarding their child/children. Conducts and documents home visits/family conferences to strengthen parent engagement, and participates in parent activities. Collaborates with parents to establish individual child goals, incorporating these into child assessments and curriculum planning. Provides brief informal training at parent meetings, as needed. Attends and participates in staff meetings, planning meetings, team debriefs, and training. Facilitates weekly planning meetings with classroom staff; coaches and supports teaching staff on all aspects of classroom operations (point of meal service, child observations, attendance, and circle time). Serves as an on-site educational resource for all classroom staff.

Additional Duties

• Administers medications, and diapers as needed.
• Affords assistance in general upkeep of center facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Participates in regular training and technical assistance activities.
• Represents agency on various committees and projects as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Head Start (Age 3-5): Associate degree in early childhood education, child development, early intervention, elementary education, special education, child and family services, human development, or related field OR Step 9 (or higher) in the Oregon Registry.
• Early Head Start (Age 0-3): Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate or Infant-Toddler Certification OR Step 7 (or higher) in the Oregon Registry.
• Minimum (1) year of experience teaching in early childhood education.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College’s community, students, and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity.

Additional Qualifications

• Enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment.
• Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation must be obtained within 30 days of hire date.
• TB screening.
• Health appraisal.
• Complete required Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) licensing within 30 days of hire.
• Current Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Able to work occasional evening hours as needed (parent meetings, home visits, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership and staff training.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to apply understanding of developmentally appropriate activities of children.
• Provide and model best practice in ECE and facilitate team development.
• Problem-solving.
• Multitasking.
• Making sound judgments and demonstrating appropriate role modeling.
• Maintaining full attention and awareness of children at all times.
• Working as a team member and being self-directed.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. This is a partial year role at .86153 FTE. The program runs August - June.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs a distance of 10 feet.
• Ability to push/pull up to 50lbs a distance of 10 yards.
• Sufficient mobility and range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting for up to 8 hours per day.
• Sufficient stamina to perform job duties at the required frequency.
• Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of children.
• Sufficient vision and hearing to perform job duties.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform job duties.
• Exposure to unpredictable child and family behavior, hazardous chemicals, contagious conditions, work with office equipment.
• Driving and riding in motor vehicles.
• Working conditions include indoor/outdoor environments, preschool center classrooms, playgrounds, offices, frequent local and occasional out-of-town travel.

Salary

Initial salary placement will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.

Benefits

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

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