Early Head Start Teacher – Talent Pool Opportunity

Shelby American, Inc.; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is building a talent pool for an anticipated teaching position. This role involves leading a classroom for infants and toddlers, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. You'll supervise staff, plan engaging activities, and collaborate with families to support child development. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in early childhood education and have a passion for fostering young children's growth. This is a unique opportunity to connect with a forward-thinking organization and be among the first considered when the position officially opens.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field required.
• Experience in early childhood education classroom preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor classroom activities for infants and toddlers.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Child Development Knowledge

Data Entry Skills

First Aid/CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate’s Degree in Child and Family Studies

Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Description

Location: Clackamas County-multiple locations

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity:

We are building a talent pool for an anticipated opening in the near future. While there is currently no active vacancy, we expect a position to become available and are proactively seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals. This is a great opportunity to get on our radar early and be among the first considered once the role is officially open.

What We’re Looking For:

TEACHER:

· Effectively lead and monitor all aspects of a full-day classroom for an assigned group of infants and toddlers, ensuring that children have continuous supervision.

· Responsible for care of assigned class of children.

· Supervise assigned Assistant Teacher and Classroom Aide.

· Supervise assigned Assistant Teacher and Classroom Aide.

o Conduct regular reflective supervisions sessions to support staff development and address any challenges they may face.

o Perform thorough evaluations of staff performance, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas of improvement.

o Proactively address performance issues, implementing corrective actions plans as needed to ensure staff meet organizational and performance standards.

· Working with other site staff, creates developmentally appropriate nurturing environments and childcare routines.

· Plan, implement, and evaluate daily classroom activities to ensure that they:

o are developmentally appropriate;

o follow the Agency’s research-based curriculum

o respond to the goals set for individual children;

o reflect the diversity and culture of the class; and

o meet Federal Head Start Performance Standards

· Ensure that children have a safe and developmentally-appropriate learning environment that meets Federal Head Start Performance Standards and Oregon Office of Childcare regulations.

· Maintains child observation notes to be used for individualization and assessment completions.

· For all children in assigned class, conduct assessments, make appropriate referrals, actively participate in goal planning, and attend any follow-up meetings, including:

o Developmental Screenings/Assessments.

o Child Assessments three times per year, per agency calendar.

o Individual Goal Plan (IGP forms) and child goals, in partnership with parents.

o Referral of children with suspected disabilities or other special needs, as appropriate.

o Attend and participate in IFSP and case management meetings as scheduled.

· Consult with Education Supervisor and make child attendance referrals as needed.

· Maintain CLASS and/or TPITOS scores at or above the expected thresholds.

· Work collaboratively with agency specialists and parents to ensure children with disabilities and special needs receive all recommended services.

· Accurately enter child observations to be used for individualization and online assessment completions into electronic database (TS GOLD).

· Accurately enter Education service activity completion and corresponding notes into electronic database (ChildPlus).

· Use ChildPlus and TS GOLD reports to monitor individual status of teacher related job expectations.

· Maintain complete and accurate child files, forms, and reports within allotted timelines to document and track the needs of children and services provided.

· Include the Assistant Teacher, Classroom Aide, and volunteers in the classroom planning process.

· Demonstrate effective ways to guide young children through modeling in the classroom and continuous use of positive teacher-child interactions.

· Take a lead role in planning content development for monthly family nights.

· Responsible for attending and actively participating in monthly family nights.

· Achieve and maintain TS GOLD Inter-Rater Reliability for infant/toddler age range.

EDUCATION HOME VISITING:

· Facilitate parents as primary teacher of their own children. Partner with parents in scheduling and completing the required number of Education and Social Service home visits and parent conferences per child, per year.

· Provide parenting skills and child development information to parents. Provide guidance in choosing developmentally appropriate activities for children and model age-appropriate, constructive, positive ways to work with young children.

· Partner with the parents in setting educational goals for each child.

· Responsible for planning and carrying out individual goals in coordination with classroom curriculum and for assisting parents in doing this during and between home visits.

· Responsible for bringing information regarding classroom curriculum to parent's attention when planning Home Visit activities.

· Complete Teacher Version of Family Assessment of Strengths and Needs (FASN) for all families on assigned case load.

· Maintain complete and accurate child and family files (in electronic and hard copy formats), forms, and reports for Education, Disabilities and Mental Health services within allotted time lines to document and track needs of families and services provided to children and families.

· In consultation with team members, coordinate and participate in parent open house during start-up of each year.

· Attend and participate in regular case management meetings, ensuring each family on assigned caseload is reviewed at least annually. Participate in monthly meetings with HS staff to review shared EHS/HS families. Participate in IFSP related meetings for children with identified disabilities in assigned classroom.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Education:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in early childhood education (ECE) with qualifying coursework specific to infants and toddlers

OR

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field with qualifying coursework specific to infants and toddlers and equivalent to a major in early childhood education

OR

Associate’s degree in early childhood education or child and family studies with qualifying coursework specific to infants and toddlers

OR

Current Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Experience in an early childhood education classroom, certified childcare center, or comparable group care program.

Knowledge of Head Start preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to positively interact with families of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Ability to use a positive approach in directing and redirecting child behavior.

Ability to take a leadership role in the classroom.

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Good computer and data entry skills.

Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation).

Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry.

Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.

Ability to obtain and maintain an Oregon Food Handler’s Card

What You Can Expect:

Early consideration when the position opens

An opportunity to connect with our team and learn more about our organization

Updates about the status of the opening as it progresses

How to Apply:

If you're interested in being considered for future opportunities in this area, please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.