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

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

Job Description

FTE Varies depending on the role being hired for and may include the following: .95, .75, .80

Job Summary Plans and conducts an educational program, and develops strong nurturing relationships with children and families and partnerships that encourage family engagement in their child’s learning. Provides children with a developmentally appropriate learning environment in preparation for school success. Meets Head Start performance standards, and follows the agency and licensing policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Plans and conducts an educational program, including curriculum development using assessment information to individualize weekly plan that support learning and development.
• Works directly with children individually and in small and large groups.
• Manages classroom, including 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 incorporate IFSP goals into weekly curriculum plan.
• Conducts and submits developmental screening and assessments for children. Follows up as required.
• Takes accurate, objective, and complete observations daily. Enters child and parent observation data into the data management systems in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate and timely written and electronic records and reports (i.e., meal counts, staff sign in, child attendance, etc.).
• Develops partnerships with parents in regards to 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. Incorporate this information into child assessment and curriculum planning.
• Provides brief informal training at parent meetings, as needed.
• Attends and participate 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 (i.e., point of meal service, child observations, attendance, and circle time). Serves as on-site educational resource for all classroom staff.

Additional Duties

• Administers medications, and diapers as needed.
• Assists 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum 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 related field OR ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire Step 9 or higher in the Oregon Registry Minimum (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.

Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College’s community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity

Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College’s community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity

Additional Qualifications

• Must be 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
• Must possess or obtain current Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire
• Must possess or obtain Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to works occasional evening hours as needed (i.e., parent meetings, home visits, etc.)

Benefits

• vacation, sick and personal leave
• medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• optional short-term disability insurance
• optional life, optional AD&D
• retirement through Oregon PERS, including generous employer contributions
• tuition waiver plan and access to professional training