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Mid Columbia Children's Council

Head Start

 

The teacher develops strong nurturing relationships with children and families that include building quality partnerships to encourage family engagement with their child’s learning. The Teacher instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

This position serves to provide a safe and supervised educational setting for children designed to promote social, physical, cognitive and intellectual growth. Promote the language and literacy of students, promote the individual goals for all children, provide on-going assessment, and facilitate transition into kindergarten or the child's next placement.

Education Requirements

*All teaching and support positions require a review of transcripts and/or certificates.*

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Development; Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred OR Child Development Associate (CDA) Preschool Credential with related experience.
• Two years of related experience or relevant coursework
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of early childhood development principles and developmentally appropriate educational practices.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with teachers, support staff, parents, and students in a positive and constructive way.
• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Current driver’s license, insurance, and access to a reliable automobile during working hours.

Essential Job Functions Include

• Develops and utilizes integrated curriculum plans, which include mandated elements and components, parental, and cultural influences
• Encourages experimentation, exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making; asks open-ended questions and listens respectfully to children
• Provides classroom management and facilitates the social and emotional development of children by using the program policies, procedures, and Conscious Discipline in the prevention and intervention of challenging behaviors
• Using data from the online ongoing assessment system, develops and implement an individual education plan for each child that is specific to his/her interests, strengths, and areas for growth and development
• Assesses the ongoing development and progress of children through a variety of observation methods, such as but not limited to, written anecdotal, video, photo, parent observations, etc.
• Engages in coaching and reflective practices that lead to increased school readiness for children and families and improved pedagogy
• Documents and submits data and follow up for children and families per prescribed timelines
• Provides home visits and parent-teacher conferences with families that are family centered
• Promotes and supports parent involvement and activities in all aspects of the program, including evening parent services, and assists with the implementation of parent involvement plans
• Conducts individual screenings on children; monitors all necessary screening results and follow-up services through communication with appropriate co-workers
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
• Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for kindergarten
• Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents, Lead Teacher, and/or Center Coordinator. The Teacher is also the second in command in the classroom
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents
• Actively supervises and enforces safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files: attendance, incident reports, and other necessary records
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
• Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
• Enforce all administration policies, licensing regulations, and rules governing students
• Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development
• Creates an environment that reflects the values and norms of the diverse children and families we serve
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

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Location

The Dalles, Goldendale, Hood River, Stevenson

Application Deadline Date

March 13 2025

Audience

Certified Teachers Undergraduate Students Graduate Students Undergraduate Alumni

Salary

Pay: $20.76 - $36.40 per hour DOE

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K