Teacher, HS Duration (Sept - May)

Community Action Organization • Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

We're looking for a full-time teacher. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or higher (preferred), two years of experience teaching children ages 3-5, and will be bilingual in English and Spanish. A Step 9 from the Oregon Registry Online and a current Oregon Central Background Registry (CBR) enrollment is required before hire. This position is under an Advanced Placement rate and all new hires receive $26/hour for a Step 9 qualification or $32/hour for a Step 10.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent).
• Minimum of a Step 9 certification on the Oregon Registry Online.
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching children ages 3-5 years in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group program.
• Must be able to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to new hire processing and beginning actual employment.
• Completion of appropriate Fit for Duty and TB Testing according to Head Start regulations prior to date of hire.
• Current Oregon Registry Certificate: Step 9 or higher (or acquired within 90 days from date of hire).
• Current First Aid/CPR certification (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire).
• Current Oregon Food Handler Card (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire).
• All state licensing requirements for classroom staff (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or higher (preferred)
• two years of experience teaching children ages 3-5
• bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Use Creative Curriculum to create an environment conducive to learning, reflective of the different stages of child development, responsive to cultural backgrounds, and inviting to children and families.
• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans; collecting and recording objective child observations; support with the planning and implementation of the curriculum and individualized education services to the children in the class.
• Ensure the successful inclusion of all, including children with mental health and/or special needs; work 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 establish a positive link between home and school for families of assigned children and supports the parent(s) as the primary educator of the child.
• Develop and maintain a detailed working knowledge of Community Action Head Start Policies and Procedures and Head Start Performance Standards including and not limited to Family Services, Parent Engagement and Policy Council.
• In collaboration with the Family Services Teacher, provide relationship-based support to assist families in skill development to achieve their family goals including regular follow-up to identify progress, barriers to progress.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental and 90% of your medical premiums covered by the employer for single coverage plans
• Bilingual Pay Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Generous time off benefits with paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees