Job description

1 Full Time Position / 1 Part Time Position

The Teacher 2 position in the Glide Classroom under the Preschool Promise grant provides education services to children and their families enrolled in Head Start. Teachers work in partnership with parents on child issues as they relate to the family.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Under the direction of the Head Start Program Director the Teacher 2 will:

• Work at the Glide, OR classroom site.
• In a classroom environment, follow the assigned curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices, observe children weekly and regularly document progress as directed by child development services supervisor.
• Plan and carry out daily activities as designed in weekly lesson plan. Conduct family partnership meetings, home visits and parent conferences. In the child’s home environment, and based on family’s schedule meet with them twice a year.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences. Follow the assigned curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices. Observe child and regularly document progress in web based data system as directed by supervisor. Plan and carry out activities as designed in lesson plan. Conduct monthly social activities for all families.
• Document all child and family contact information, attendance, observations and lesson plans in web based data systems.
• Nurture children and respond to their individual needs using developmentally appropriate practices while following a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals, and transitions between activities.
• Complete developmental and behavioral screenings on each assigned child within 45 days of enrollment, and refer children with special needs for additional assessment and services.
• Work collaboratively within a team setting with assistant team members; provide clear expectations; observe their performance in working with children in the classroom and outdoor settings, and give verbal and written feedback using meeting notes.
• Participate in twice yearly family staffing for each child with child development team, family service educator, community agencies, therapists, and DHS worker or family support and/or resource people as appropriate for planning and sharing information. Meet with speech therapist, child development team and appropriate managers on a monthly basis using meeting notes for documentation. Participate in IFSP meetings as requested by developmental specialist.
• Report and document incidents of suspected child abuse and neglect to DHS and child development services supervisor within 24 hours of incident.
• Respect the confidentiality of information about Head Start children and families, staff and personnel issues, and agency operations.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education OR degree and coursework equivalent to early childhood education WITH experience teaching preschool-age children preferred.
• Qualified applicants with bilingual capabilities in English/Spanish will be given extra consideration.
• This position requires driving. At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon driver’s license. Out of state license holders are required to obtain Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Finalist must provide court print driving record that meets the requirements of the UCAN Driver Policy as part of contingent offer of employment.
• This position requires enrollment in the Criminal History Registry. Link: https://secure.emp.state.or.us/ccd/index.cfm?action=home&i=nrml_fwd_s7 Include Registry number on the UCAN Application for Employment.
• This position requires a Staff Health Appraisal.
• This position requires bending, occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 60 pounds using a team lift method. Requires keyboarding, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping and walking and hearing voice conversation. Requires continuous mental and visual attention.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.04 - $26.88 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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