Preschool Promise Teacher

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery•Prineville, OR

9d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is recruiting a Preschool Promise Lead Teacher to join their team in Prineville, Oregon for the upcoming school year. The position start date is Monday, August 31, 2026. This is your chance to be a part of something bigger and help shape the future of this vibrant community. MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is a local non-profit that has been in Central Oregon for 20 plus years. We are a strength-based child abuse and neglect prevention program to support families with children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. We provide high quality trauma-informed care and services for children and families experiencing high stress. Services include a therapeutic classroom emphasizing social-emotional development, home visits, parenting classes and other full wrap around services.

Requirements

Able to relate sensitively with families and young children living in high stress, potentially chaotic situations with ongoing stress and trauma. Demonstrates cultural competence and excellent communication skills.
Able to maintain personal/programmatic boundaries and confidentiality while providing high quality care, education, and other supportive services.
Able to: work independently and as a team member; prioritize and complete responsibilities; and be flexible as various situations arise.
Continuing professional growth in areas related to early childhood education.
Consistent attendance is essential for both the smooth operation of our programs as well as fostering a sense of stability for the children and families we serve.
May work outdoors intermittently with exposure to typical Oregon weather. There may be frequent interruptions, working alone, evening or weekend work, working long hours. Working in a close environment with active children.
Must be able to pick up and carry 40 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel and stand for long lengths of time. In addition, staff must be able to get up and down from playing on the floor with children.
Ability to pass a background check.
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation. Clean driving record to drive company vehicles and transport children.
Step 8+ on Oregon Registry, OR Step 7.5 or lower (or CDA) with at least one year of preschool teaching experience required ORO account creation
Within 60 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR and First aid Certified, have a current food handlers’ card, and show proof of completing “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect,” “Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety,” “Safe Sleep,” and “Prevention is Better than Treatment” courses as required by Oregon Office of Child Care

Nice To Haves

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or a related field with preschool teaching experience. Bachelors in progress, AA/AS or comparable Oregon Registry level considered.
Bilingual English/Spanish including reading, writing, and speaking effectively in both languages preferred.
Preference for experience and knowledge in providing high quality early childhood education; observing and assessing the development of young children; working with families experiencing poverty, trauma and/or social complexity; cross-cultural and strengths-based communication; and computer skills including email, Excel, Word, and web-based databases.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and facilitate a Preschool Promise classroom for up to 16 preschoolers
Implement “Creative Curriculum” and complete TS Gold assessments for assigned children
Serve USDA meals following family style meal service guidelines
Accurate record keeping including meals and attendance
Daily bus/car transportation for children (no CDL required) in various weather conditions
Case Management of 7-9 children and their families, including: Culturally competent relationship/rapport building with parents, At least quarterly strength-based home visits with Spanish and English-speaking families, Referral assistance and crises intervention, Parent coaching and education, and facilitating positive parent-child interaction
Maintain records including daily observations, home visit records, family and child assessments
Support other MountainStar activities - at times outside of regular hours
Other duties as assigned