Preschool Promise Teacher

Oregon Child Development Coalition • Mulino, OR

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About The Position

Preschool teacher in Preschool Promise Program classroom. Maintains a safe, well-managed, child-oriented learning environment. Implements curriculum which demonstrates a developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum that meets the needs of the children and families. Ensures, supports, and promotes each child’s safety, health, and development in cooperation with their parents. Ensures classroom and related activities correlate with established Agency goals, objectives and work plans, and are in compliance with Oregon Office of Child Care regulations, Child Outcomes Framework, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), USDA, and other applicable rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in: Early childhood education or child development.
• OR Any field with coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education or child development.

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements individualized educational/development plans.
• Conducts and records observations for assessments and evaluations.
• Assists in developing and implementing comprehensive and individualized family services plans (IFSP) for each child with special needs in collaboration with parents/guardians, staff, specialists and consultants.
• Completes health and developmental screening and follow-up.
• Refers families to community resources such as health, mental health, and dental services.
• Conducts conferences with parents/guardians.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Participates and strategizes in case management meetings for guidance of children, planning program activities.
• Meets with classroom staff to discuss and develop curriculum and work assignments as well as plan activities and team building strategies.
• Provides, ongoing coaching and mentoring to assigned staff, apprentices, and volunteers.
• Develops and delivers training at pre-service and teacher meetings.
• Protects the agency by maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs duties and tasks in a safe manner.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid leave programs
• Employer paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options available
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Optional benefits including pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level