ABOUT HEAD START OF YAMHILL COUNTY

Mission Statement:

We are committed to being a successful learning community, which includes: a partnership with parents and their children; a celebration of diversity; an atmosphere of support, respect, and trust; where everyone is safe and experiences a sense of belonging.

5-year goals 2024-2029

In 2024 HSYC was awarded a five-year grant to continue offering program services. These are our five-year goals:

Goal #1: HSYC implements Conscious Discipline to support the social emotional needs/ self-regulation of the HSYC community.

Goal #2: All children, regardless of family situation, will have strong attendance that will carryover after HSYC participation.

Goal #3: HSYC will be known for providing high quality, comprehensive services for school and life readiness through a unique two-generation approach.

Goal #4: Hire and retain individuals who are committed to the true HSYC mission and philosophy and who understand the need to be trauma-informed and relationship-based in an early childhood program.

Job Overview:
PLEASE NOTE: This is a 9-month position.

As an Education Supervisor at Head Start of Yamhill County, you will supervise, coach, and mentor Lead Teachers at the specified center. Your role is to oversee the Center's daily classroom operations in all capacities, ensuring classrooms meet requirements of Head Start Performance Standards and Oregon Child Care Licensing requirements. This includes, but is not limited to curriculum and assessment implementation and oversight, classroom observation, classroom substitute oversight, problem-solfing, and new hire training/orientation. This role functions as liasion and information conduit between the site staff and HSYC's Leadership Team.

Essential Duties:
*Collaborate with Education Coordinating Team (Education Coordinator, Specialized Services Coordinator, Mental Health Specialist, and Instructional Coach) in development and implementation of professional development plans and opportunities for classroom staff.

- Work in collaboration with coaching team to ensure consistency among coaching supports.

- Ensure training and professional development are inclusive of Head Start of Yamhill County’s School Readiness Goals and Early Learning Outcomes Framework.

*Mentor classroom staff in the areas of HSYC expectations and philosophies, classroom environments, challenging behaviors, and all domains of child development and early childhood education. Mentoring strategies include: observation, modeling, side by side support, environmental arrangements, reflective conversation, and problem-solving discussions.

*Oversee substitute process and ensure appropriate staff to child ratio by coordinating classroom staffing needs.

* Observe Education staff in the classrooms using various observations and assessment screening tools.

* Use reflection strategies when communicating and providing feedback with staff.

* Participate in scheduled Reflective Supervision with staff and supervisor.

* Provide supportive annual staff performance appraisals.

- Ensure program effectiveness through employee performance and working with staff on professional development plans.

* Implement staff disciplinary action in accordance with Agency policy and procedures.

*Review and authorize staff time and mileage records to ensure compliance with Agency policies and procedures, and in regards to wage and hour laws and regulations.

*Support Education Coordinator in monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on classroom and education component activities, data and statistics, and program information (assessments, staff and parent concerns, classrooms and socializations, child outcomes, community partnerships, and staff growth and development).

* Assist Education Coordinating Team with the training and implementation of HSYC’s adopted curriculum (Creative Curriculum).

*Other duties as listed in the current Job Description.

Experience Required:

*AA or BA degree in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent preferred.

* Minimum of 5 years teaching experience with primary responsibility for children ages 2.5-6 in a center-based setting.

* Head Start experience preferred.

Join our team at Head Start of Yamhill County where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in need. Embrace our culture of human development and contribute to creating a brighter future for our community. Apply now to be part of a dedicated team that helps families thrive! For more information and to APPLY, please visit our website at: https://yamhillheadstart.org/apply-online/

Persons with disabilities and limited English proficiency (LEP) have the right to free language assistance and accommodations. HSYC will provide these services upon request.

Please note: HSYC is NOT affiliated with YAMHILL COUNTY HHS.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.26 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person