Center- Early Head Start Teacher - Elgin Center

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate must:
-Enrollment in the Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry at the time of application (free)
-Pass Communicable Disease Verification from a qualified Healthcare Provider
-Provide documentation of verification (i.e. Passport, Driver’s License, Official , Original Birth Certificate, Social Security Card)
Within 30 days of hire:
-Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification
-Oregon Food Handler’s Card
EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Center-Based Early Head Start Teacher - Elgin Center

Position Number

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

FTE

FTE 1.0

Position Type

Position Type Academic Year

Posting Number

Posting Number 201036HS

Position Summary Information
- Displays to Applicant

Job Description Summary

Develop and maintain a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment;
Provide varied experiences to help each child achieve the overall goal of school readiness, good health and social competence through acquisition of social, emotional, intellectual, nutritional, hygienic, and physical skills in a manner appropriate to the child’s age and stage of development. Support the parent’s role as the primary educator of the child and promote the parent-child attachment;
Build trusting relationships with families;
Assist families in meeting personal goals.
Full benefits package as an Eastern Oregon University employee including, health, dental, life, PERS , tuition benefit, and paid holidays.
This is a 10 month position from August to May in Elgin, Oregon

Responsibilities

Child Contact Time

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, emotionally secure learning environment.
• Meet individual needs of all children, including children who are at risk, have special needs, are gifted, and are culturally diverse.
• Integrate all Head Start components into classroom activities.
• Utilize lesson plans to provide a balance of adult-directed and child-initiated activities.
• Follow a developmentally appropriate, consistent schedule to best meet the needs of all children.
• Encourage language use, experimentation, exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making.
• Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
• Supervise and monitor children at all times.
• Work with appropriate agencies in developing specialized planning for children/families. Assist families to strengthen their knowledge of community resources and support family problem solving efforts.
• Complete Education Home Visits.
• Provide opportunities for parent engagement and educational activities that are responsive to the needs of enrolled families.
• Involve families in the completion of child screening and assessment in the areas of education, intellectual and physical development, behavior, physical and dental health, and nutrition.
• Complete Parent Teacher Conferences.
• Encourage parent engagement in program planning and development.
• Utilize…