Teacher - HS Duration (August - May)

COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION • Hillsboro, OR

4d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Action is seeking a full-time Head Start Teacher at W.L. Henry Elementary for the August–May program duration. Community Action is a nonprofit serving low-income families in Washington County through housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education.

The teacher uses Creative Curriculum to create a learning environment that reflects child development, responds to cultural backgrounds, and welcomes children and families. The role includes developing weekly lesson plans, recording objective child observations, and supporting curriculum planning and individualized education services. The teacher also supports inclusion, partners with special education staff, conducts family-focused activities, and collaborates with the Family Services Teacher to help families work toward their goals.

The position requires at least an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, qualification for Oregon Registry Online Step 9 or higher, and at least one year of qualifying experience with children ages 3–5 in a certified child care center or comparable group care program. A current Oregon Central Background Registry enrollment, applicable background checks, required fit-for-duty and TB testing, and a valid Oregon driver's license, auto insurance for a private vehicle, and/or access to reliable transportation are required. The posting also describes two years of experience teaching ages 3–5 and bilingual English-Spanish ability as ideal qualifications. The role is under an Advanced Placement rate: new hires receive $26 per hour at Step 9 or $32 per hour at Step 10.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, sufficient for Oregon Registry Online Step 9 or higher.
• At least one year of qualifying teaching experience in a certified child care center or comparable group care program, caring for children ages 3–5.
• Successfully pass applicable background checks and Oregon Central Background Registry checks before new-hire processing and employment.
• Complete appropriate Fit for Duty and TB testing according to Head Start regulations before the hire date.
• Valid Oregon driver's license, proof of auto insurance for a private vehicle, and/or access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or qualifications allowing placement at Oregon Registry Online Step 10.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and another language, including ability to translate written material; the posting identifies English and Spanish as ideal bilingual languages.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of Head Start.
• Training and/or education in working with children with special needs.
• Two years of experience teaching children ages 3–5.

Responsibilities

• Use Creative Curriculum to create a developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, welcoming learning environment.
• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans; collect and record objective child observations; and support curriculum planning and individualized education services.
• Support the successful inclusion of all children, including children with mental health and/or special needs, in coordination with Early Childhood Special Education staff and partners.
• Conduct home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and other parent-focused activities to build positive home-school relationships and support parents as their child's primary educator.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of Community Action Head Start Policies and Procedures and Head Start Performance Standards, including Family Services, Parent Engagement, and Policy Council.
• Collaborate with the Family Services Teacher to provide relationship-based support for family skill development and goals, including follow-up on progress and barriers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental coverage and employer coverage of 90% of medical premiums for single coverage plans.
• Bilingual Pay Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
• Paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays.

What This Job Offers

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