What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Teacher Advocate position at WorkSource Oregon?

EMPLOYER SUMMARY

Join the team as a Head Start Teacher Advocate! This employer is a locally based non-profit organization serving in the counties of Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, as well as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. They seek to help families located in Central Oregon meet basic needs like food, shelter, education, skills, and hope for the future. The Teacher Advocate will foster the educational development of young children and empower parents as their primary educators. This position is located in La Pine, Oregon.

REQUIREMENTS

An associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with a minimum of 35 college quarter credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related classes
In lieu of a degree, Step 9 in the Oregon Registry Online required, which is equivalent to an AA in ECE
Valid driver's license and proof of valid insurance, this position may be required to travel to parents' homes for meetings
Current enrollment in the OR Office of Childcare Central Background Registry (CBR)

PREFERENCES

1 year experience as a lead teacher in a preschool classroom (Head Start preferred)

1 year experience in a social services field, or home visiting

Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children's needs

JOB DUTIES

Collaborate closely with parents to set and achieve individual goals for children, assesses progress, and supports the transition to kindergarten

Planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum

Deliver both classroom and in-home instruction, focusing on the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework to prepare children for school

Maintain regular family contact, conduct home visits, and coordinate various services to support the holistic development and well-being of children and their families

HOURS

Monday - Friday

8 : 30 AM - 4 : 30 PM

Occasionally will need to work some early mornings, evenings, or weekends

30.15 - $32.56 per hour, DOE (plus $.50 for Bilingual English / Spanish)

EMPLOYER COMMENTS (benefits or notes)

Required to obtain Pediatric CPR / First Aid certification within 60 days of hire and maintain throughout employment

Complete Teaching Strategies GOLD inter-rater reliability within 90 days of hire and maintain throughout employment

Obtain Family Service Certificate

Obtain a Food Handler's Card and maintain throughout employment

100% premium paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid retirement plan (up to 6%)

Accrued paid vacation and paid sick time

14 paid holidays

CONTACT DETAILS

This is a confidential staff assisted recruitment, the employer has asked WorkSource Oregon to perform pre-screening, to be considered for this position, please email your resume to Vanida.a.alvarado@employ.oregon.gov with the job title in the subject line or call 971-718-6132.

A current iMatchSkills account is required prior to referral at iMatchSkills.org.

PRIORITY OF SERVICE

The Jobs for Veterans Act affords priority of service to covered Veterans and eligible spouses over non-covered persons for the receipt of employment, training, and placement services.

Salary : $30 - $33

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