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

Mt. Hood Community College•Gresham, OR

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About The Position

Assists with the planning and conducting of an educational program, and develops strong nurturing relationships with children and families and quality partnerships that encourage family engagement in their child's learning. Provides children with a developmentally appropriate learning environment in preparation for school success. Meets performance standards, and follows the agency licensing policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Requirements

A Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (Infant/Toddler; Preschool)
OR An Infant/Toddler Professional Credential through Oregon Center for Career Development
OR Step 7 or higher in the Oregon Registry
OR Be enrolled in a program to complete a CDA or equivalent within two (2) years of hire
Minimum (1) year of experience working with children age birth to (5) years
Minimum (6) months of experience working within an early childhood and/or elementary classroom
Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College's community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity
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.)
Excellent inter-personal, verbal and written communication skills
Leadership and staff training
Organizational skills
Apply the understanding of developmentally appropriate activities of children
Meet and promote the social-emotional, physical and cognitive development needs of children
Provide and model best practices in ECE and to facilitate team development
Problem-solve
Multi-task
Make sound judgments and demonstrate appropriate role modeling
Maintain full attention and awareness of children at all times
Work as a team member and to be self-directed.
Basic computer skills
Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs a distance of 10 feet. Ability to push/pull up to 50lbs. a distance of 10 yards Sufficient mobility and range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting for up to 8 hours per day. Sufficient stamina to perform job duties at frequency required. Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of children. Sufficient vision and hearing to perform job duties. Sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

Assists with the planning and conducting of the educational program and weekly curriculum. Works directly with children individually and in small and large groups.
Participates in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) process for children with special needs, and assists with implementing IFSP goals.
Supports daily observations. Assists with taking notes, videos, and enters data as needed.
Maintains accurate and timely written and electronic records and reports (i.e., meal counts, staff sign in, child attendance, etc.).
Provides assistance with developmental screening and assessments for children.
Develops partnerships with parents in regards to their child/children.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, planning meetings, classroom team debriefings, and training.
Administers medications, and diapers as needed.
Assists teachers with conduction of home visits and family conferences as appropriate.
Assists in general upkeep of center facilities, equipment, and materials.
Participates in regular training and technical assistance activities.
Rides school bus as needed.
Represents agency on various committees and projects as directed.
Performs other related duties as assigned