Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher

Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher

Join the Adelante Mujeres family and become part of a growing organization providing award-winning programming and holistic services to more than 22,000 Latina women and children annually in Oregon. Adelante Mujeres means "women rise up" and the women and girls in our program are doing just that. With your help, we can build the next generation of Latine leaders. Located in Forest Grove, Oregon, and founded in 2002, Adelante Mujeres is known for innovative responses to community concerns.

Responsibilities:

As part of the Adelante Mujeres' Early Childhood Education team, the Preschool Lead Teacher is responsible for developing strong nurturing relationships with children and families, and planning and implementing culturally appropriate learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of preschool children. This is a 10-month position from mid-August to mid-June.

The Preschool Lead Teacher will work in partnership with the Teacher Assistant, Instructional Aide, ECE Manager, Coordinator, families, school district partners, and community specialists to support each child's safety, health and unique development. This position will utilize best practices to provide appropriate services to children and will comply with Adelante Mujeres and the School District policies and procedures, as well as the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care regulations.

The Preschool Lead Teacher reports to the Early Childhood Education Coordinator.

• Demonstrates strong classroom management and positive behavior guidance strategies to foster a safe, engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Implements evidence-based curriculum and culturally responsive teaching practices that support each child's learning and development.
• Guides modeling best practices to the teaching team through active direction and actual involvement in the care, teaching, guidance, and training of children, ensuring effective program operations.
• Collaborates with staff, families, and specialists to support children's development and program effectiveness.
• Plans and conducts home visits and parent-teacher conferences to discuss child progress, provide developmental education, and establish individualized development plans with families.
• Report and respond to incidents and emergencies using safety protocols

Qualifications:

We recognize that there are multiple expressions of professional readiness. When we review applications, we take a comprehensive look at each applicant. Our goal is to assess your unique strengths. The ideal candidate has many of the following skills and experience:

• A passionate commitment to the goals and mission of Adelante Mujeres and support for immigrant and BIPOC communities
• Associate degree (AA/AS) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Education, including significant preschool-focused coursework, AND 2+ years of professional experience working with preschool-age children.
• Bilingual-Bicultural Spanish/English required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, email, and classroom technology. Prior experience working with low-income Latine families preferred
• Training and/or education in working with children with special needs preferred
• Committed to education, social justice, women's empowerment, and the environment.

Additional Requirements:

• ORO (Oregon Registry Online) Step 8+
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of up to 40 pounds
• Twist, bend, reach, stoop, carry weight, think strategically about how to properly move heavy items
• Prolonged walking and standing
• Sit in child size chairs and on floor for ½ hour at time, as appropriate for child-centered activities
• Complete Criminal Background Registry enrollment under Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (CCLD)
• Have reliable transportation to travel between worksites in a timely manner
• Current Infant & Child First Aid/CPR certification (or acquired within 90 days from date of hire)
• Current Oregon Food Handler Card (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire)
• Online training:
  Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN), Prevention…