Preschool Promise Teacher/Supervisor

Job Goal:

Delivery of high quality child and family services as defined by the Preschool Promise standards, State Licensing Rules, program work plans, program goals, and other funding rules and regulations. Oversight of the day-to-day operations of the classroom, supervision of classified employees, serving children ages three to five and their families. Maintain quality environments with attention to safety and health prevention measures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

Education

• Promote children’s growth and development by providing responsive care, effective teaching practices, and an organized learning environment.
• Utilize Creative Curriculum to fidelity to provide quality, developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
• Ensure all learning environments include age-appropriate supplies, materials, equipment and space, including accommodations for children with disabilities, with periodic changes to support interests, development and learning.
• Use positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional and behavioral health.
• Use routines, including hand washing and transitions between activities, as opportunities for strengthening development, learning and skill growth.
• Complete screening tools, child assessments and promptly facilitate referrals, with parent consent, for further evaluation, if warranted.

HEALTH

• Follow Universal Precautions in the event of exposure to blood/bodily fluids. Follow posted diapering, toileting, and handwashing procedures.
• Intentionally integrate physical activity into daily lesson plans.
• Complete daily health checks to identify symptoms of illness requiring exclusion. Remove child from direct contact with other children and contact parents to pick up children who have emergent symptoms.
• Properly store and administer medication. Complete medication administration training as needed.
• Assist children in brushing their teeth at least one time daily after meals and facilitate swish and swallow.
• Ensure classrooms, equipment and materials are cleaned and sanitized according to policies and procedures.

SAFETY

• Ensure children are supervised at all times and never left alone with volunteers.
• Ensure children are signed in and out of class and bus and released only to authorized adults.
• Ensure a daily classroom and playground safety check is completed.
• Maintain appropriate ratios and group size at all times.

INCLUSION

• Ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate materials are available in classrooms.
• Partner with Early Intervention/ECSE providers to deliver appropriate services. Attend and provide input and family support, as requested, at IFSP meetings.
• Identify and plan for special health needs, including asthma, diabetes, emotional or other conditions that may require additional service provisions.

ATTENDANCE

• Track daily attendance for each child. Contact parents and/or conduct occasional home visits if a child is unexpectedly absent.
• Promote strong attendance habits with information/education to parents.
• Provide individualized attendance support for families, including direct contacts, intensive case management, attendance plans, etc.

NUTRITION

• Provide family-style meal service with sufficient time for children to eat.
• Sit with children to provide supervision, socialization and choking prevention during meals.
• Follow food safety guidelines for all food service.
• Ensure children have access to safe drinking water throughout the program day.

PARENT and FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

• May conduct occasional educationally focused home visits in the family’s home environment.
• Conduct 3 parent-teacher conferences with assigned families per year.
• Support parents as primary educators of their child.
• Regularly share information in understandable formats with families regarding their child’s routines, activities, and behaviors (conversations, phone calls, notes home, etc)
• Encourage parent participation.

TRANSITIONS

• Provide information and support to families related to Kindergarten transitions.
• Provide classroom activities to support Kindergarten transitions, including classroom visits and activities to familiarize children with transition to Kindergarten including summer transition programs.

DOCUMENTATION and COMMUNICATION

• Ensure child and family files are complete and up-to-date.
• Facilitate on-going communication, promote problem solving and conflict resolution within assigned team(s).
• Ensure family confidentiality.

SUPERVISION

• Provide supervision to assigned classified staff, and community and parent volunteers
• Complete performance paperwork as required by appropriate program
• Orient all volunteers to classroom emergency procedures

INDIVIDUAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Attend staff meetings and/or other workshops/meetings as notified
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Maintain respect and positive communication regarding all children, families and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and staff information.
• Adhere to agency procedures as a mandated child abuse reporter
• Regular attendance is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the job with or without reasonable accommodations

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Preschool Promise (in order of preference):

• BA in ECE or BA in related field or higher with 23 ECE quarter credits (15 ECE semester credits) with direct experience teaching infant, toddler, or preschool children, or
• Step 10 or higher on the Oregon Registry with direct experience teaching infant, toddler, or preschool children, or
• AA in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or AA in related field with 23 ECE quarter credits (12 ECE semester credits) with direct experience teaching infant, toddler, or preschool children (preference given to applicants enrolled in BA program), or
• Step 9 on the Oregon Registry with direct experience teaching infant, toddler, or preschool children (preference given to applicants enrolled in BA program);
• Preferred: Credential, Certification, or AA/AS or higher in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field

Minimum Requirements:

• Oregon Registry Step 8 (or ability to obtain Step 8)
• Direct experience teaching infant, toddler, preschool, or early elementary aged children
• High School Diploma or equivalent also required

Additional competencies/preferences:

• Experience working with low-income families preferred.
• Experience with home visitation preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Experience with special needs children preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May lift items up to 51 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Regular kneeling, bending, stooping and sitting on the floor.
• Regular walking and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasional events outside of the office at irregular hours will be required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Department of Education-Child Care Division Central Background Registry at time of hire and update it as required.
• First Aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required (district will provide training if needed).
• Oregon Food Handler’s card or ServSafe® Food Safety Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required (District will provide training opportunity).
• A current Oregon Driver’s License is required.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance/FBI Background clearance
• Pre-employment drug screen
• SafeSchools training as required

Location: North Bay
Reports to: Director of Curriculum, Building Principal, Preschool Coordinator
FSLA Status: Exempt from overtime
Position Type: Supervisory, non-union
Salary: $32,088 - $59,592 Depending on education and experience, with medical, dental, and vision insurance plans provided, PERS contributions paid by employer
Work Year: 191 Days

Equal employment opportunity and treatment shall be practiced by the North Bend School District regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition, age, veterans’ status, service in uniformed service, familial status, genetic information, an individual’s juvenile record that has been expunged, and disability if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.