PRIMARY PURPOSE: Delivery of high quality child and family services as defined by the Head Start Performance 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, serving children ages three to five and their families. Maintain quality environments with attention to safety and health prevention measures. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Reason position exists is to perform these functions): 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 in alignment with the ELOF and school readiness goals. 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 ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE screening tools with parents. Share purpose and results of all screenings and ongoing assessments. Promptly facilitate referrals, with parent consent, for further evaluation, if warranted through screenings, parent feedback, teacher observation, or ongoing assessment. Complete TS GOLD Child Assessments and utilize information to set child goals and individualize lesson plans and home visit strategies. Integrate TS Gold Assessment data in individual and group planning Complete vision and hearing screenings for each enrolled child. Identify emergent or recurring developmental, medical, oral or mental health concerns. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Infant & Toddler Program, including Baby 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 Oregon Registry Step 10 or higher with direct experience teaching infant, toddler, or preschool children 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 Oregon Registry Step 9 with direct experience teaching infant, toddler, or preschool children Preferred: Credential, Certification, or AA/AS or higher in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field Minimum Requirements: Current Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) with direct experience teaching infant, toddler, or preschool children; or Oregon Registry Step 7.5 with direct experience teaching infant, toddler, or preschool children Upon hire, enroll in Credential, Certification, or AA/AS or higher in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or related field to be completed within 18 months High School Diploma or equivalent also required.
