We are seeking a confident On-Call Preschool Teacher - Head Start to join our growing team at Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency in Salem, OR.
Growing your career as a Full Time On-Call Preschool Teacher - Head Start is an exceptional opportunity to develop necessary skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, communication and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of On-Call Preschool Teacher - Head Start at Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency today!
The Early Head Start Teacher works with children to promote their growth in the areas of social-emotional, physical, cognitive and language development. Involves families in every aspect of their child's education, including facilitating parent involvement.
Candidates must submit applications by 08/03/23 to be considered for first-round interviews. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) One of the following: An Infant/Toddler CDA or one-year equivalent certification An Associate's or a step 9 rating in ORO A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a step 10 rating on ORO A Bachelor's degree in a related field (Education, Human Development, Family and Consumer Studies, Child and Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work) and one years of experience working in early childhood programs. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Proficient in the use of computers and related information technologies. Bilingual English-Spanish capabilities is preferred but not required. To qualify as bilingual, staff must possess demonstrated abilities to speak, write, and read fluently in Spanish and English and pass a bilingual test. *Bilingual staff may receive a pay differential based on Program language needs. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Registration with the Office of Child Care's Central Background Registry. Driver qualification status is required for this position. Must have valid Oregon driver's license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and satisfactory drive record for the previous five years. Ability to obtain Infant/Toddler First Aid/CPR certification. Ability to obtain Food Handler's Card. Must pass pre-employment physical. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Classroom (50%) Ensures safety in the classroom at all times, with appropriate supervision of children, utilizing the transition and counting form and procedure. Ensures children are released only to parent/guardians or authorized adults. Records children's daily attendance, working with site team to determine the cause of absences. Conducts and records child observations to utilize in setting goals, individualizing and creating assessments. Works with classroom team during pre-service, to set up classroom environment, and maintain the environment by regularly changing/rotating materials, supplies and props, utilizing the Creative Curriculum, and the Monthly Environment Checklist. Creates a supportive climate and positive environment with opportunities for children to make connections with other children and staff. Uses positive redirection and strategies to provide children with a safe, secure and enjoyable experience at school. Prepares materials, activities, and projects for class. Office/Paperwork (35%) Effectively uses the ChildPlus and Teaching Strategies Gold databases to enter or obtain information. Completes home visits and parent-teacher conferences as required. Completes Progress Checkpoints for child assessment, using information obtained from child observations. Shares information with program administration and parents. Writes an article for parent newsletter each month. Uses office time efficiently to make and receive parent phone calls, order supplies, preparing children's work to go home, preparing materials for activities, and other office work as needed. Verifies and submits weekly Meal Counts and Attendance forms. Staff Development/Meetings (10%) Attends a variety of classes, workshops, seminars, pre-service training and other Head Start Teacher trainings, and keeps current on developments in early childhood education, and developmentally appropriate practices. Attends a variety of meetings including individual reflection meetings, region meetings, site team meetings, debriefing after observations, and other meetings as necessary. Attends IFSP meetings or Triage meetings when necessary to support children with social-emotional or developmental concerns. Parent Involvement (5%) Supports parents as children transition to and from the program through a variety of transition activities. Provides regular opportunities for parent participation by training parents who volunteer in the classroom. Providing tools, resources and opportunities for parents to observe and practice appropriate redirection skills with their child. Develops and maintains relationships with parents/guardians, to ensure consistent and frequent communication. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Required to frequently reach with hands and arms; regularly required to climb or balance; occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT Mostly indoor classroom and bus riding environment. Frequent outdoor supervision of children and monitoring pick up/drop off. Occasional exposure to body fluids/biohazards (such as saliva, vomit and urine). Occasional driving between sites . Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is beneficial if you are even considering working with children in the State of Oregon, since it will be required before you can start a position. Enrollment is free and it is recommended that you start now as the process can take time. Start enrollment online at: oregonearlylearning.com MWVCAA is committed to promoting and achieving diversity, equity and inclusion with employees and with those we serve. The agency strives to be an employer of choice with a vision for all people to be respected for their infinite worth, and supported to envision and reach a positive future. MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at Show phone number. **This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, please apply at mwvcaa.org/careers/. Job Posted by ApplicantPro Benefits of working as a On-Call Preschool Teacher - Head Start in Salem, OR:
? Career Growth Potential
? Room for Advancement
? Generous Compensation
