Teacher - Preschool Promise

1 Full Time and 1 Part Time Position Available
OVERVIEW OF JOB DUTIES
Under the direction of the Head Start Program Director, the Teacher:

• Works at the Glide, OR classroom site.
• In a classroom environment, follow the assigned curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices, observe

practices. Observe child and regularly document progress in web based data system as directed by supervisor.
Plan and carry out activities as designed in lesson plan. Conduct monthly social activities for all families.

• Document all child and family contact information, attendance, observations and lesson plans in web based data

systems.

• Nurture children and respond to their individual needs using developmentally appropriate practices while

following a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and
movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals, and transitions between activities.

• Complete developmental and behavioral screenings on each assigned child within 45 days of enrollment, and

refer children with special needs for additional assessment and services.

• Work collaboratively within a team setting with assistant team members; provide clear expectations; observe

their performance in working with children in the classroom and outdoor settings, and give verbal and written
feedback using meeting notes.

• Participate in twice yearly family staffing for each child with child development team, family service educator,

community agencies, therapists, and DHS worker or family support and/or resource people as appropriate for
planning and sharing information. Meet with speech therapist, child development team and appropriate
managers on a monthly basis using meeting notes for documentation. Participate in IFSP meetings as requested
by developmental specialist.

• Report and document incidents of suspected child abuse and neglect to DHS and child development services

supervisor within 24 hours of incident.

• Respect the confidentiality of information about Head Start children and families, staff and personnel issues, and

agency operations.

Regular and consistent attendance is required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:

• One year certificate in early childhood education OR an 8.5 on the Oregon registry with experience teaching

preschool-age children preferred.

• This position requires enrollment in the Criminal History Registry. On-Line Application System link:

https://secure.emp.state.or.us/ccd/

• This position requires a staff health appraisal.
• Qualified applicants with bilingual capabilities in English/Spanish will be given extra consideration.
• Considerable knowledge of child development; considerable knowledge of educational curriculum and

development of child progress plans.

Teacher - Preschool Promise
Location: Douglas County, Glide Classroom

Salary: $22.04 - $32.30 Hourly

• Planning and implementing lessons, observing, identifying, and recording children’s levels of development; basic

use of computers.

• This position requires the ability to Communicate effectively in both oral and written form; motivate and lead

support staff using a collaborative team approach; multi-task; conduct research and establish and maintain
records, reports and statistical data; adjust to priority changes and remain calm and use good judgment during
confrontational or high pressure situations; develop and interpret policies and procedures and communicate
policies and procedures to employees and the public; maintain confidentiality; advocate for the needs of low
income people; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and use initiative an
judgment in carrying out tasks and responsibility; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees,
federal, state and city agencies, public agencies, advisory boards, committees, contractors, consultants and the
public. Must follow all safety rules and practices, and perform work in a safe manner.

• This position requires bending, carrying, keyboarding, occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds, pushing, pulling,

reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping and hearing voice conversation. Requires continuous mental and
visual attention.

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UCAN Human Resources, 280 Kenneth Ford Drive, Roseburg OR 97470
Website: https://www.ucancap.org/index.php/who-we-are/career-opportunities
Phone: 541-492-3913 FAX: 541-492-3921

UCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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