EHS Head Teacher

Neighborhood House • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Teacher is responsible for leading the teaching team and the classroom in a collaborative manner, to support students’ learning and healthy development, using effective Creative Curriculum and research-based child assessment tools, nurturing the well-being of children, and implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) strategies. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of classroom management, with support from their Supervisor.

This position has knowledge of early childhood development and general principles of early childhood education and developmentally appropriate, child-led, multi-cultural, anti-bias curriculum, combined with experience teaching preschool-aged children.

Requirements

• Knowledge of early childhood development and general principles of early childhood education and developmentally appropriate, child-led, multi-cultural, anti-bias curriculum for children under the age of 5, is required.
• At a minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Infant/Toddler is required and two years' experience working with children ages 0-3 or equivalent qualifications placing the candidate at a step 7 or higher on the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) and three years’ experience working with children ages 0-3.
• Associates in early childhood education (ECE) preferred or equivalent qualifications placing the candidate at a step 9 or higher on the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) and one year of experience working with children 0-3.
• Upon hire and as a condition of continual work, this position requires the ability of employee to frequently bend, stoop, twist, reach, run, kneel, crouch, walk, stand and sit on the floor and in child-size chairs, as well as lift up to 50 pounds. The ability of the employee to speak, hear, see (close up, distance and depth perception) is required. This position may expose the employee to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of research-based child assessment tools.
• Experience working directly with parents.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment, utilizing PBIS framework.
• Ensure safety of children and staff in the classroom.
• Protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ensure the classroom supplies are within reach.
• Follow a consistent routine which includes small and large group activities.
• Assist in setup and cleanup.
• Assist with general routine care of children.
• Develop and implement appropriate lesson plans using Creative Curriculum.
• Work with families to complete the required Ages and Stages (ASQ & ASQ:SE) developmental screenings and create goals.
• Meet with the early intervention team for each child with an IFSP.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in Child Plus based on program policies/procedures.
• Complete reports according to program procedure, as needed.
• Conduct parent conferences and two home visits annually.
• Communicate regularly with families about their child’s progress.
• Participate in monthly 1:1’s with Supervisor.
• Attend monthly all staff meetings.
• Participate in required trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Participate in program self-assessment and strategic planning.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Affordable health insurance with 95% of the cost paid by NH
• 403b retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance. Voluntary life, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees