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

Mt. Hood Community College•Gresham, OR

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About The Position

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

Requirements

Head Start (Age 3-5)
Education: Associate degree (AA or AS), in early childhood education, child development, early intervention, elementary education, special education, child and family services, human development, or related field OR ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire OR Step 9 (or higher) in the Oregon Registry
Experience/Training:
Minimum (1) year of experience teaching in early childhood education.
Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College's community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity
Early Head Start (Age 0-3)
Education:
Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate or Infant-Toddler Certification OR Step 7 (or higher) in the Oregon Registry
Experience/Training:
Minimum (1) year of experience teaching in early childhood education
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 interpersonal, 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 practice 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

Plans and conducts an educational program, including curriculum development using assessment information to individualize weekly plan that support learning and development. Works directly with children individually and in small and large groups.
Manages classroom, including ensuring children's safety and facilitating social and emotional development.
Participates in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) process for children with special needs, and incorporate IFSP goals into weekly curriculum plan.
Conducts and submits developmental screening and assessments for children. Follows up as required.
Takes accurate, objective, and complete observations daily. Enters child and parent observation data into the data management systems in a timely manner.
Maintains accurate and timely written and electronic records and reports (i.e., meal counts, staff sign in, child attendance, etc.).
Develops partnerships with parents in regards to their child/children.
Conducts and documents home visits/family conferences to strengthen parent engagement, and participates in parent activities. Collaborates with parents to establish individual child goals. Incorporate this information into child assessment and curriculum planning.
Provides brief informal training at parent meetings, as needed.
Attends and participate in staff meetings, planning meetings, team debriefs, and training. Facilitates weekly planning meetings with classroom staff;
Coaches and supports teaching staff on all aspects of classroom operations (i.e., point of meal service, child observations, attendance, and circle time). Serves as on-site educational resource for all classroom staff.
Administers medications, and diapers as needed.
Assists in general upkeep of center facilities, equipment, and materials.
Participates in regular training and technical assistance activities.
Represents agency on various committees and projects as directed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.