Teacher - Head Start & Early Head Start Job Gresham area,Oregon USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher - Head Start & Early Head Start (Multiple Openings)

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

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 and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Head Start (Age 3-5) Education:
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 Step 9 (or higher) in the Oregon Registry Experience/Training:

Minimum (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

Early Head Start (Age 0-3) Education:

Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate or Infant-Toddler Certification OR Step 7 (or higher) in the Oregon Registry

Experience/Training:

Minimum (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

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.)

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