Teacher - Head Start & Early Head Start (Multiple Positions)

For best consideration, please submit application materials by April 20, 2025. Multiple vacancies are available; FTE varies (.75, .80, .95) depending on the role.

About the role

Plans and conducts an educational program, develops nurturing relationships with children and families, and fosters family engagement in children’s learning. Provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment to prepare children for school success while meeting Head Start performance standards and agency/licensing policies.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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 and incorporates IFSP goals into the weekly curriculum plan.
• Conducts and submits developmental screenings and assessments for children, following up as required.
• Takes accurate, objective, and complete observations daily and enters child and parent observation data into data management systems in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate and timely written and electronic records and reports (e.g., meal counts, staff sign-in, child attendance).
• Develops partnerships with parents regarding their children and conducts home visits/family conferences to strengthen parent engagement. Collaborates with parents to establish individual child goals and incorporates this information into child assessment and curriculum planning.
• Provides 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 (e.g., meal service, child observations, attendance, circle time). Serves as an on-site educational resource for all classroom staff.
• Administers medications and diapers as needed.
• Assists in the general upkeep of center facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Participates in regular training and technical assistance activities.
• Represents the agency on various committees and projects as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and maintain enrollment throughout employment.
• Post-offer fitness-for-duty evaluation, including TB screening and health appraisal, must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Must complete required Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) licensing within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess or obtain current Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must possess or obtain a Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to work occasional evening hours as needed (e.g., parent meetings, home visits).
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity.

Qualifications

Head Start (Age 3-5)

• Associate degree (AA or AS) in early childhood education, child development, early intervention, elementary education, special education, child and family services, human development, or a related field OR ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire.
• Step 9 or higher in the Oregon Registry.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience teaching in early childhood education.

Early Head Start (Age 0-3)

• Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate or Infant-Toddler Certification.
• Step 7 or higher in the Oregon Registry.
• One (1) year of experience teaching in early childhood education.

Benefits

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