Teacher HS

UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY HEAD START INC•Hermiston, OR

1d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The primary goal of this position is to implement early learning preschool programs that provide quality learning environments that are safe and nurturing where children can grow and learn. Teachers will partner with families to set goals around school readiness which include social, emotional, educational, physical, and nutritional goals. This role involves working in coordination with health, behavioral health, family services, nutrition, and other components provided by Head Start to ensure the whole child and family is supported. The teacher will establish an environment that stimulates a desire for learning, independence, and self-esteem for both parents and children, both indoors and outdoors. Along with the parents, the teacher will assess each child’s developmental needs and develop individual goals according to their individual interests, abilities, individual traits, and development, ensuring these goals are carried out through home and classroom activities. Teachers will use a multi-generational approach to engage all members of the family who support the enrolled child.

Requirements

Associates’ Degree in ECE or a Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) or Step 8 in Oregon Registry Online (ORO) with experience required.
Enroll in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) to receive a Step Certificate
Current CPR, First Aid and Food Handler’s cards
Adequate means of transportation
Current enrollment in the Child Care Division’s Central Background Registry
Current physical examination, drug screen, and TB screen documentation prior to hire
Ability to drive a private or Agency vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license and personal automobile or provide a plan that will allow fulfillment of position requirements. A DMV Record check will be conducted prior to hire.
Desire to work with low‐income children and their families
Communicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in face‐to‐face, one‐to‐one, and in group settings
Fluent in English both verbally and written

Nice To Haves

BA in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
Previous Head Start and/or Early Head Start, Infant/Toddlers experience preferred
Home Visit experience (preferred)
Case management experience (preferred)
Supervisory experience (preferred)
Previous Head Start or early childhood experience (preferred)
Community service experience (preferred)
Ability to coordinate and/or conduct training sessions (preferred)
Multi-cultural experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning and coordinating of the Education/Disabilities Component
Establish an environment which will stimulate a desire for learning, independence and self-esteem both parents and children, both indoor and outdoors.
Develop daily plans and individual activity plans one week in advance and place in the classroom.
Along with the parents, assess each child’s developmental needs and develop individual goals according to their individual interests, abilities, individual traits and development Ensure that goals are carried out through home and classroom activities
Conduct Parent/Staff conferences two times per year, with input from Component Managers and team members
Encourage parents to participate in curriculum planning and program development
Ensure that classroom activities are developmentally appropriate and carried out according to Head Start/OPK and program philosophy, policies and procedures
Plan with parents and team members to ensure that daily personal hygiene of the children is met (i.e., feeding, diapering, toileting, tooth brushing and hand washing)
Ensure that the planning and involvement of children occurs in the preparation of nutritious snacks and clean-up of eating area
Provide for the constant supervision of all children using active supervision strategies.
Maintain, with team members and parents, an approach to guidance within the framework of Head Start/OPK policy to ensure that children are taught, disciplined, and supervised in a consistent manner
Act as the primary contact person for communicating with appropriate staff, families, volunteers, and assistant teacher (where appropriate) in matters relating to Head Start children, at the center level
With team members and parents, plan and inform all appropriate people of field trip and other activities
Ensure all home visits with families are done each year as specified by program option
Ensure various attempts (at least 3) to make a home visit contact in cases where the parent was unable to meet at the predetermined time
Coordinate home activities incorporating family interests and goals
Develop, with the parent, individualized plans for each home visit
Encourage parents to become “teacher” on home visits
Maintain an adequate social services referral system for coordinating the resolution of family needs and goals (Part Day & Combo models).
Make home visits with each family for the completion of the Family Partnership agreement and follow up on goals established
Assist families in developing resources for resolving emergent social service needs and follow up with families on the appropriateness of the resources
Refer families to appropriate agencies and follow up on referrals
Orient and provide information to staff and parents regarding social services and community resources
Establish and maintain communication lines with local schools and social services agencies
Represent Head Start at local community meetings as designated by supervisor
Assist in the implementation of an agency wide Parent Involvement Program
Work with center teams to encourage parents to be involved in all components and programs of the agency
Promote prevention and family strengthening activities (picnics, parent cafes, leadership training, parenting classes, budgeting, self care, etc.) with center staff and parents
Ensure that volunteers are always supervised and never left alone with a child
Be available as a resource person for Parent Center training upon request
Provide assistance to center teams for involving parents in all components and programs of the agency
Provide assistance to center teams for involving males/fathers in the agency programs. Assist Volunteer Coordinator in implementing activities promoting Male/Father engagement in local area
Identify and recruit parents to participate in Policy Council, Community Leadership Training and other Community activities
Assist in the coordination of the agency-wide Wellness Day and promote activity with all parents. Work with families to problem solve around barriers to participation
Assist in the implementation of the agency’s volunteer/career ladder program
Help families establish an ongoing relationship with health and dental care providers
Ensure that all medical and dental screens and appropriate follow-up and/or referrals are completed, including initial education with parents with first screening and each 6 month follow up thereafter with HS families regarding Lift the Lip exams
Ensure that the nutrition assessments are completed and appropriate follow-up and/or referrals are completed to include discussing WIC/Nutrition goals with classroom staff and following up with parents
Encourage parents to complete required immunizations for their children and keep CIS/Immunization Record up to date with all changes routed to Data Entry Clerk
Participate in staffing to share information concerning health issues
Survey families for topics of interest and provide information to Family Advocate
Encourage parents to attend parent education programs available through UMHS and other community agencies
Assist families in resolving barriers to attending parent education programs
Complete performance evaluation annually
Monitor job performance
Provide training and consultative services to teacher assistants so that they can adequately complete tasks
Delegate and assign tasks as described in the job descriptions and program policies
Monitor the Bus Monitor on the bus 2 times a year
Be able to handle emergency situations as designated by program policies and procedures
Assist in completion of the Program Information Report (PIR)
Maintain a clean, orderly, safe, and attractive classroom with assistance of team members, parents and volunteers