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Category
Education
Description
This recruitment is for openings in Sweet Home, Lebanon and Albany.
What we offer:
The opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization serving children and families
A competitive wage in addition to a generous benefits package, to include:
Medical/dental/vision and life insurance,
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and match,
Employee Assistance Program
PTO and phased in paid Winter and Spring break, and paid Holidays.
Depending upon classroom assignment, program year is either:
Part day/part year classroom. Work hours are 40 hours per week with summer layoff period. Benefits carry year round, or..
Extended day classrooms- 40 hours per week; 1 additonal paid vacation in July; minimum two week layoff over summer months.
Kidco is a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness programs
Generous tuition assistance program
Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
This position is salaried, exempt. Wage is based upon ORO step placement:
Step 8 or below: $22.52//hour with plan to achieve step 9 within program year
Step 9: $ per month
Step 10 or above: $ per month.
Position Purpose: Apply professional expertise in child development; work in cooperation with other program components to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of Head Start children. Provide leadership in the classroom. Provide services to families in areas related to health, family partnerships, referrals, crisis intervention and parent involvement.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Classroom
Provide a safe, consistent, positive classroom environment by demonstrating appropriate, effective group management skills
Utilize developmentally appropriate practices to facilitate group and individual activities
Individualize child and group activities to reflect the unique needs and strengths of all children in the classroom.
Integrate all Head Start components into classroom curriculum (individual school readiness goals, nutrition, health, safety, mental health).
Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
Work with local ESD staff to develop a collaborative approach that benefits all children in the classroom and meets specified Individual Family Service Plan needs.
Write anecdotals and observations of children.
Provide leadership, training and support to teaching partners and volunteers in the classroom.
Recordkeeping and Curriculum Development Assess individual and group needs, attending to special needs, specific interests, strengths and concerns; establish daily and weekly goals which reflect individual and group needs.
Develop balanced lesson plans, which are developmentally appropriate, intellectually challenging, and reflect: parental and cultural influences, education work plan, Head Start Performance Standards, and the Creative Curriculum.
Prepare classroom materials to support lesson plans, change and create learning centers as needed.
Adapt curriculum to address and meet individual goals for children as identified in the IFSP and/or individual behavior plan.
Maintain up to date child files to include observations, screenings, assessments, individual child plans, family contact forms and consultant recommendations. Utilize written and computerized recordkeeping systems.
Complete and submit all required reports in a timely manner. Track required developmental and social/emotional screenings to ensure completion within 45 days of child's first day of attendance.
Leadership and Training Provide guidance to teaching team. Supervise and monitor volunteers, practicum students and parents that visit your classroom.
Provide training and support for your classroom team by providing ongoing, constructive feedback.
Work collaboratively within a team setting with your classroom team; provide clear expectations; observe their performance in working with children in the classroom and outdoor settings, and provide feedback.
Home/School Partnership
Complete required number of home visits with parents to promote an understanding of their child's progress, plan for school readiness, provide support and encourage learning and leadership.
Observe child and regularly document progress in the web based data system and share with parents as directed by ECE's developed timeline.
Family Assist families in the development of family partnership goals; provide timely and relevant referrals; monitor progress on the goals and other necessary follow up. Document and maintain family information in children's database.
Work collaboratively with Family Services staff and provide services for families not on FA caseload that you are the assigned as teacher.
Facilitate and help conduct monthly parent committee activities for all families in your classroom.
Maintain family contact recordkeeping system for assigned families
Work with parents to establish and maintain regular attendance for their child.
Maintain monthly contacts to promote partnership and provide for regular communication.
Provide information relative to Head Start health and nutrition requirements; work with Health Advocate to support families in completing health screenings.
Arrange for transportation for child/parent to appointments and meetings.
Possess and demonstrate strong working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and other regulations.
Assists with recruitment and enrollment of children into Head Start/ Early Head Start, coordinates and participates in all related functions. (AV/PO)
Home Visits include goal setting and family assessment.
Collaboration Work collaboratively with Family Services Team to plan for and deliver quality services.
Meet with consultants for goal-setting, planning and reviewing children's progress.
Attend IFSP meetings and school district transition meetings as needed.
Working with Supervisor and following established Kidco procedures, identify, track and refer children to appropriate consultants, specialist or agency when needed.
Additional Job Responsibilities Attend and participate in program meetings as requested by supervisor.
Complete all areas of responsibility in compliance with program code of conduct and confidentiality policies; be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
Demonstrate commitment to mission, values and policies in the performance of daily duties
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Position Requirements
Minimum Requirements: Associates or Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Early Childhood Education or related field and a minimum of one year experience working effectively with groups of 3-5 year old children in a structured, developmentally appropriate preschool. Transcripts will be required to verify education requirements are met.
ORO step 8 or higher placement.
Experience in planning and scheduling developmentally appropriate classroom and individual activities for children.
Ability to maintain written and computerized educational record keeping systems in an organized and accurate manner.
Sensitivity to individual and group needs of adults and children in target area; knowledge of family dynamics.
Education or experience working with adults in a helping, teaching or lead worker capacity.
Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff and public.
Other Requirements Current First Aid/CPR and Food Handler's cards.
Enrollment in Child Care Division Central Background Registry.
Valid Oregon driver's license and acceptable driving record meeting the criteria for agency insurance. Available transportation for home visits.
Completion of Employee Health Appraisal, including TB screening.
Necessary Physical/Mental Abilities Ability to make frequent decisions to ensure developmental progress and proper guidance of children.
Apply Early Childhood Development Theory in daily classroom activities and adapt to the individual needs of children.
Ability to rapidly survey environment and move quickly in order to respond to children to ensure their safety or the safety of other children.
Frequent kneeling, bending, and sitting on the floor as needed to attend to child's needs.
Repetitive bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling and reaching.
Occasional lift up to 50 pounds in classroom setting and assisting children into seats on the bus If applicable to position)
Ability to respond appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis situation.
Ability to self regulate own emotions
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Position
Teacher/Family Advocate
Close Date
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
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Worksite address
lebanon, OR, 97355, US
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