NeighborImpact·Bend, Oregon
The Teacher Advocate implements developmentally appropriate curricula to prepare children for school through classroom and in-home instruction. They also collaborate with parents to set goals and coordinate holistic services for the well-being of children and families.
Description We are currently seeking candidates for the upcoming school year! Join us in our mission to provide children in our community a head start in education by nurturing development with creativity, compassion, and the joy of discovery. Your passion for teaching can ignite a love for learning in children during their formative years. Be the change in a child's life; be a Head Start Teacher Advocate!
100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6 %!), almost 2 weeks of paid vacation accrued within first year, plus 14 paid Holidays annually and a separate sick leave accrual.
NeighborImpact’s Head Start program Overview NeighborImpact Head Start is a comprehensive early education program serving children and families in Central Oregon. It integrates high-quality pre-kindergarten education with essential services such as health, nutrition, and family advocacy. Operating across multiple sites, NeighborImpact Head Start supports social competence, school readiness, and overall well-being of children from ages three to five.
Overview of Key
We are seeking candidates for the upcoming school year with an estimated start date in Early-August 2026.
Required Minimum education required is an associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field (human development, child and family studies, social work, sociology/psychology, education) with a minimum of 35 college quarter credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related classes OR in lieu of a degree, Step 9 in the Oregon Registry Online required, which is equivalent to an AA in ECE. This qualification will be recognized through December 31st, 2025. Diploma, transcripts, and/or certificate are required to be submitted with application to validate associate’s degree in early childhood education/related field, to verify ECE/related coursework, or Step level in ORO Must complete Teaching Strategies GOLD inter-rater reliability within 90 days of hire and maintain throughout employment Must be available for a flexible work schedule to accommodate family needs, may include some evening or weekend hours Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs. This position is rated as active and occasionally requires the individual to lift 50 pounds Must be able to ride a school bus with children for assigned periods of time Must have an initial health examination, and a periodic re-examination (as recommended by health care provider) so as to assure that employees do not because of communicable diseases, pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation. Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment: Valid driver’s license Proof of current auto insurance Food Handler’s Card Current enrollment in the OR Office of Childcare Central Background Registry (CBR) Access to reliable transportation required Within 60 days of hire and then throughout employment, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is required Within 18 months of hire, obtain Family Service Certificate, if hired after 11/6/2016 and working in a half day class required Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed Preferred One year experience as a lead teacher (or equivalent) in a preschool classroom preferred Head Start experience preferred Experience in a social services field, or home visiting preferred Current or past Head Start parent preferred
Market context
In Oregon, Head Start teacher advocate roles are often shaped by steady demand for early childhood educators who can support classroom learning, family engagement, and program compliance. These positions are competitive because candidates need both early childhood credentials and practical readiness, including a valid driver’s license, Food Handler’s Card, and Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time against the original posting.