Family Services Teacher

Community Action Organization • Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

We're looking for a full-time Family Services Teacher. The ideal candidate will have an Associate of Early Childhood Education or higher (required, Step 9, Child Development Associate (CDA) insufficient), two years of experience teaching preschool-aged children 3-5 years old in a certified child care center or pre-school, and will be bilingual in English and Spanish. A Step 9 from the Oregon Registry Online and a current Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR) enrollment is required before hire. This position is under an Advanced Placement rate and all new hires receive $26/hour for a Step 9 or $32/hour for a Step 10+.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate of Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum of a Step 9 certification on the Oregon Registry Online.
• Minimum 2 year experience teaching preschool children ages 3-5 years in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group program.
• Must be able to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to new hire processing and beginning actual employment.
• Completion of appropriate Fit for Duty and TB Testing according to Head Start regulations prior to date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple classroom teams to create a learning environment that fosters a sense of belonging, community, purpose, and agency.
• Collaborate with the Teacher in utilizing Creative Curriculum to create an environment conducive to learning, reflective of the different stages of child development, responsive to cultural backgrounds, and inviting to children and families. Collect and record objective child observations, support with the planning and implementation of the curriculum and individualized education services to the children in the class.
• Ensure children with mental health and/or special needs are successfully included in the classroom and community; work with Early Childhood Special Education staff and partners to identify and provide appropriate services.
• Provide relationship-based support to assist families in skill development to achieve their family goals including regular follow-up to identify progress or barriers to progress.
• Support the Teacher in developing and implementing weekly lesson plans; collecting and recording objective child observations; support with the planning and implementation of the curriculum and individualized education services to the children in the class.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental and 90% of your medical premiums covered by the employer for single coverage plans
• Bilingual Pay Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Generous time off benefits with paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree