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 South Meadows Middle School. The teacher uses Creative Curriculum to create a welcoming, culturally responsive learning environment suited to children’s developmental stages and families. The role includes developing and implementing weekly lesson plans, recording objective observations of children, and supporting curriculum planning and individualized education services. The teacher supports the inclusion of all children, including children with mental health or special needs, in collaboration with Early Childhood Special Education staff and partners.

The teacher conducts home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and other family-focused activities to build a positive connection between home and school and support parents as their child’s primary educators. The role also requires maintaining working knowledge of Community Action Head Start policies and procedures and Head Start Performance Standards. In collaboration with the Family Services Teacher, the teacher provides relationship-based support to help families develop skills and achieve family goals, following up on progress and barriers.

The position is under an Advanced Placement rate. New hires receive $26 per hour at Step 9 or $32 per hour at Step 10. A Step 9 qualification and current Oregon Central Background Registry enrollment are required before hire.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, sufficient for placement at Step 9 or higher on the Oregon Registry Online.
• At least one year of qualifying teaching experience in a certified child care center or comparable group care program with children ages 3–5.
• Successfully pass applicable background checks and Oregon Central Background Registry checks before new-hire processing and beginning 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.
• Step 9 qualification from the Oregon Registry Online and current Oregon Central Background Registry enrollment before hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or qualifications allowing placement at ORO Step 10.
• Fluent verbal and written communication in English and another language, with the ability to translate written material.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of Head Start.
• Training and/or education in working with children with special needs.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
• Two years of experience teaching children ages 3–5.

Responsibilities

• Use Creative Curriculum to create a learning environment that reflects child development, cultural backgrounds, and the needs of children and families.
• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans; collect and record objective child observations; and support curriculum planning and individualized education services.
• Support the inclusion of all children, including those with mental health or special needs, and collaborate with Early Childhood Special Education staff and partners to identify and provide appropriate services.
• Conduct home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and other parent-focused activities to strengthen the home-school connection and support parents as their child’s primary educators.
• Develop and maintain 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 families’ skill development and goals, including regular 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.
• 13 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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