Head Start & Early Head Start Teacher: Nurture Young Minds

Oregon Head Start Association; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

The Oregon Head Start Association seeks qualified educators to support Head Start programs in Oregon. You will plan an educational program, develop nurturing relationships with children and families, and engage parents to support learning.

Essential duties include curriculum development, individualized planning, child assessments, and collaboration with staff to meet performance standards and regulatory requirements. Some evening events may be required.

Qualifications

• Head Start AA/AS in early childhood education or related field, or ability to obtain within 2 years.
• Infant-Toddler CDA certification or higher for Head Start/IFSP roles.
• At least 1 year of experience teaching in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts an educational program using assessment information to individualize weekly plans.
• Works directly with children in various group sizes and maintains safety.
• Facilitates social and emotional development and family engagement.
• Participates in IFSP process and aligns goals with curriculum planning.
• Performs and documents observations, screenings, and data in management systems.
• Maintains records and communicates with families; conducts home visits.
• Provides brief trainings at parent meetings and supports staff planning.
• Serves as on-site educational resource for classroom staff.

Skills

Early childhood education experience

Family engagement

Curriculum planning

IFSP familiarity

Education

Head Start AA/AS in related field

Infant-Toddler CDA/Certification

Ability to obtain within 2 years

Job description

The Oregon Head Start Association seeks qualified educators to support Head Start programs in Oregon. You will plan an educational program, develop nurturing relationships with children and families, and engage parents to support learning.

Essential duties include curriculum development, individualized planning, child assessments, and collaboration with staff to meet performance standards and regulatory requirements. Some evening events may be required.