Preschool Promise Teacher

Description

Position: Preschool Promise Lead Teacher

Schedule: 36-40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, Candidate Starting date – June 30, 2024 (July and August Summer Break)

Reports to: Program Manager

10-Months Aug- June 30th: Base hourly wage starting at $22.00 -25.38 per hour, plus qualifications, experience, education and wage differential if bilingual will be added to base depending on candidate's Step in ORO.

* 1.0 FTE, hourly, non-exempt position, eligible for overtime *

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, organize, and facilitate a Preschool Promise classroom for up to 16 preschoolers
• Implement “Creative Curriculum” and complete TS Gold assessments for assigned children
• Serve USDA meals following family style meal service guidelines
• Accurate record keeping including meals and attendance
• Daily bus/car transportation for children (no CDL required) in various weather conditions
• Case Management of 7-9 children and their families, including:
• Culturally competent relationship/rapport building with parents
• At least quarterly strength-based home visits with Spanish and English speaking families
• Referral assistance and crises intervention
• Parent coaching and education, and facilitating positive parent-child interaction
• Maintain records including daily observations, home visit records, family and child assessments
• Support other MountainStar activities - at times outside of regular hours
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or a related field with preschool teaching experience. Bachelor’s in progress, AA/AS or comparable Oregon Registry level considered.
• Bilingual English/Spanish including reading, writing and speaking effectively in both languages preferred
• Preference for experience and knowledge in: providing high quality early childhood education; observing and assessing the development of young children; working with families experiencing poverty, trauma and/or social complexity; cross-cultural and strengths-based communication; and computer skills including email, Excel, Word, and web-based databases.
  
  

Success Factors

• Able to relate sensitively with families and young children living in high stress, potentially chaotic situations with ongoing stress and trauma. Demonstrates cultural competence and excellent communication skills.
• Able to maintain personal/programmatic boundaries and confidentiality while providing high quality care, education, and other supportive services
• Able to: work independently and as a team member; prioritize and complete responsibilities; and be flexible as various situations arise.
• Continuing professional growth in areas related to early childhood education
  
  

Other Essential Requirements

• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation. Clean driving record to drive company vehicles and transport children.
• Within 60 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR and First aid Certified, have a current food handlers’ card, and show proof of completing “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect,” “Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety,” “Safe Sleep,” and “Prevention is Better than Treatment” courses as required by Oregon Office of Child Care