Pre-K Teacher

Head Start of Yamhill County; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical

Employer-paid dental

Employer-paid vision

Retirement with up to 7% match

Generous leave package

Job summary

Head Start of Yamhill County is seeking a qualified educator to lead a classroom teaching team for three- to five-year-olds, guiding social, emotional, and academic readiness for kindergarten. You will create lesson plans, observe progress, and complete screenings and assessments.

Responsibilities include holding home visits and family goal conferences with a two-generation approach, supervising aides and volunteers, and partnering with families to support children as lifelong learners.

Qualifications

• AA/AS, BA/BS or MA/MS in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
• Experience with preschool children in a classroom setting.
• Experience with high-risk families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the classroom teaching team for 3- to 5-year-olds in preparation for kindergarten.
• Create lesson plans, observe and document child progress, and complete mandated screenings.
• Hold home visits and family goal conferences to support parents as teachers.

Skills

Classroom management

Child development

Family communication

Observation & assessments

Education

Early Childhood Degree

Job description

About Head Start of Yamhill County

Mission Statement:

We are committed to being a successful learning community, which includes: a partnership with parents and their children; a celebration of diversity; an atmosphere of support, respect, and trust; where everyone is safe and experiences a sense of belonging.

5-year goals 2024-2029

In 2024 HSYC was awarded a five-year grant to continue offering program services. These are our five-year goals:

Goal #1: HSYC implements Conscious Discipline to support the social emotional needs/ self-regulation of the HSYC community.

Goal #2: All children, regardless of family situation, will have strong attendance that will carryover after HSYC participation.

Goal #3: HSYC will be known for providing high quality, comprehensive services for school and life readiness through a unique two-generation approach.

Goal #4: Hire and retain individuals who are committed to the true HSYC mission and philosophy and who understand the need to be trauma-informed and relationship-based in an early childhood program.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for leading classroom teaching team in preparation of three- to- five-year-old children socially, emotionally, and academically for kindergarten. Create lesson plans, observe and document child progress, and complete all mandated screenings and assessments. Hold home visits and child goal conferences to support parents as their children's first and life-long teachers, to keep teacher and parent on the same page, and ensure goals are on track for child/family success. Supervision of Teacher Assistant and Classroom Aide, substitutes and volunteers.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. AA/AS, BA/BS or MA/MS degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or other equivalent degree, REQUIRED
2. Experience working with preschool children in a classroom setting
3. Experience working with high risk families is preferred

   Excellent benefits with a generous leave package, employer-paid medical, employer-paid dental, employer-paid vision, and retirement with up to a 7% match.

   For job descriptions & requirements, an employment application, and to learn more about our program, visit:

   http://yamhillheadstart.org/resources/display/current_job_openings