What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center-Based Early Head Start Teacher - Elgin Center position at Eastern Oregon University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Center-Based Early Head Start Teacher - Elgin Center
Position Number
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Position Type
Academic Year
Posting Number
Position Summary Information- Displays to Applicant
Job Description Summary
Develop and maintain a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment; Provide varied experiences to help each child achieve the overall goal of school readiness, good health and social competence through acquisition of social, emotional, intellectual, nutritional, hygienic, and physical skills in a manner appropriate to the child's age and stage of development. Support the parent's role as the primary educator of the child and promote the parent-child attachment; Build trusting relationships with families; Assist families in meeting personal goals.
Full benefits package as an Eastern Oregon University employee including, health, dental, life, PERS, tuition benefit, and paid holidays.
This is a 10 month position from mid-August to the end of June
Two Positions available in Elgin, Oregon
Responsibilities
Child Contact Time
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, emotionally secure learning environment.
- Meet individual needs of all children, including children who are at risk, have special needs, are gifted, and are culturally diverse.
- Integrate all Head Start components into classroom activities.
- Utilize lesson plans to provide a balance of adult-directed and child-initiated activities.
- Follow a developmentally appropriate, consistent schedule to best meet the needs of all children.
- Encourage language use, experimentation, exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making.
- Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
- Supervise and monitor children at all times.
Collaborative Service Delivery / Home Visits
Curriculum Development
Written Documentation and Communication
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience :
A minimum of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential, placing the individual at a minimum of a Step 7 on the Oregon Childcare Registry. Documented knowledge and experience in child development and early childhood education, the principles of child health, safety and nutrition, adult learning principles and family dynamics; Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to write informational bulletins and general correspondence, to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, managers, parents, and the general public; Working knowledge of local community resources; Strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines; Intermediate level computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, data entry).
Physical and Mental Abilities and Processes :
Ability to see and hear, physical ability to manage and interact with preschool children in the classroom and on the playground; ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds; Ability to make decisions in situations where only limited standardization exists; Ability to translate theory and professional training into practical solutions; Ability to interpret and apply federal guidelines to daily operations; Ability to determine and prioritize own workload; Travel within and outside service area.
Professionalism and Ethics :
Maintain confidentiality of records and conversations in accordance with policy; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Manages competing demands; is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Is consistently at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Actively promotes equitable treatment and outcomes for students and families of every race, culture, national origin, language, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and religion by upholding agency equity policies, engaging in professional equity education as assigned by EOUHS and encouraging other staff members in their promotion of equity.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate must :
Within 30 days of hire :
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Salary
3640 to $4,697 monthly salary depending on education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
12 / 16 / 2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
First Day of Application Review
01 / 06 / 2025
Quick Link to Posting
https : / / eou.peopleadmin.com / postings / 3158
Salary : $3,640 - $4,697
