Teacher - Head Start & Early Head Start (Multiple Positions)

For best consideration, please submit application materials by April 20,2025.

Please note:

• We are hiring for multiple vacancies and applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.
• FTE Varies depending on the role being hired for and may include the following: .95, .75, .80

Job Summary

Plans and conducts an educational program, and develops strong nurturing relationships with children and families and partnerships that encourage family engagement in their child’s learning. Provides children with a developmentally appropriate learning environment in preparation for school success. Meets Head Start performance standards, and follows the agency and licensing policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Essential Functions

1. Plans and conducts an educational program, including curriculum development using assessment information to individualize weekly plan that support learning and development. Works directly with children individually and in small and large groups.
2. Manages classroom, including ensuring children’s safety and facilitating social and emotional development.
3. Participates in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) process for children with special needs, and incorporate IFSP goals into weekly curriculum plan.
4. Conducts and submits developmental screening and assessments for children. Follows up as required.
5. Takes accurate, objective, and complete observations daily. Enters child and parent observation data into the data management systems in a timely manner.
6. Maintains accurate and timely written and electronic records and reports (i.e., meal counts, staff sign in, child attendance, etc.).
7. Develops partnerships with parents in regards to their child/children.
8. Conducts and documents home visits/family conferences to strengthen parent engagement, and participates in parent activities. Collaborates with parents to establish individual child goals. Incorporate this information into child assessment and curriculum planning.
9. Provides brief informal training at parent meetings, as needed.
10. Attends and participate in staff meetings, planning meetings, team debriefs, and training. Facilitates weekly planning meetings with classroom staff;
11. Coaches and supports teaching staff on all aspects of classroom operations (i.e., point of meal service, child observations, attendance, and circle time). Serves as on-site educational resource for all classroom staff.

Additional Duties 

1. Administers medications, and diapers as needed.
2. Assists in general upkeep of center facilities, equipment, and materials.
3. Participates in regular training and technical assistance activities.
4. Represents agency on various committees and projects as directed. 
5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Head Start (Age 3-5)

• Associate degree (AA or AS), in early childhood education, child development, early intervention, elementary education, special education, child and family services, human development, or related field OR ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire
•  Step 9 or higher in the Oregon Registry
• Minimum (1) year of experience teaching in early childhood education. 
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College’s community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity

Early Head Start (Age 0-3)

• Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate or Infant-Toddler Certification
• Step 7 or higher in the Oregon Registry;
• One (1) year of experience teaching in early childhood education. 
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College’s community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity

Additional Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment
• Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation, must be obtained within 30 days of hire date: 
  1. TB screening
  2. Health appraisal
• Complete required Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) licensing within 30 days of hire
• Must possess or obtain current Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire
• Must possess or obtain Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to works occasional evening hours as needed (i.e., parent meetings, home visits, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skills in:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership and staff training
• Organizational skills

Ability to:

• Apply the understanding of developmentally appropriate activities of children
• Meet and promote the social-emotional, physical and cognitive development needs of children
• Provide and model best practice in ECE and to facilitate team development
• Problem-solve
• Multi-task
• Make sound judgments and demonstrate appropriate role modeling
• Maintain full attention and awareness of children at all times
• Work as a team member and to be self-directed.

Knowledge of:

• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs a distance of 10 feet. Ability to push/pull up to 50lbs. a distance of 10 yards. Sufficient mobility and range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting for up to 8 hours per day. Sufficient stamina to perform job duties at frequency required. Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of children. Sufficient vision and hearing to perform job duties. Sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform job duties.

Exposure to Hazards: Unpredictable child and family behavior, hazardous chemicals, contagious conditions, work with office equipment. Driving and riding in motor vehicles. Working conditions include indoor/outdoor environments, preschool center classrooms, playgrounds, offices, frequent local and occasional out-of-town travel.

Salary:

Initial salary placement will be at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Handbook or Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement.  Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.

Important Information:
MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627.

Please note:  We do not request or read letters of recommendation.  Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials.  We are looking for the required documents and perhaps one or two additional documents of your choosing (optional).  Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.

Please note:  this is initially a self-screening system.  We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them.  Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position.  

Position subject to budget consideration and approval.  

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application.  You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR   97030.  If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

Salary : $24 - $30