Job detail
Preschool Teacher - Head Start - Jefferson
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/14/2026
Location
Jefferson, Oregon
Salary
$26 - $30 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The head start teacher promotes the social-Emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development of preschool children through curriculum implementation and active classroom supervision. They also partner with families and staff to conduct assessments, facilitate parent involvement, and ensure a safe, supportive learning environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold at least a high school diploma or ged along with a cda or associate teacher certificate, with higher-Level degrees required for specific teacher tiers. Applicants must also pass background checks, physical examinations, and drug screenings, and obtain necessary certifications like cpr/First aid.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateAssessmentCPRVideoconferencingFirst aidData entryInterpersonal communicationLesson planningParent engagementChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationCurriculum implementationSocial-emotional learningMicrosoft officePositive behavior intervention and support
Benefits
- Hiring incentive bonus