Head Start of Yamhill County·McMinnville, Oregon
Lead a classroom teaching team to prepare children aged three to five for kindergarten through academic and social-emotional instruction. Manage lesson planning, child progress documentation, and conduct home visits to support family success.
1. Knowledge of, or a willingness to learn: Child Development Trauma Informed Care Early Child Education Developmentally Appropriate Practices Classroom management Children with challenging behaviors Children and parents with special needs About at risk children and families and how to support them Developmental Parenting Social/Emotional and Behavioral Management and Curriculum Problem Solving Curriculum and techniques 2. Demonstrate a competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children's progress across the standards described in the "Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five" and applicable state early learning and development standards, including children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate. 3. Experience or training in providing social services or parent training for families as needed 4. Understand and demonstrate ethical practices as listed in the NAEYC Code of Ethics 5. Must be free of child care-restrictible disease, as defined in OAR 333-019-0010, symptoms of physical illness, as defined in OAR 414-300-0220(1), or mental incapacity that poses a threat to the health or safety of children 6. Computer literate 7. Warm tone of voice 8. Enthusiastic, energetic, compassionate, sensitive, and respectful personality 9. Reliable transportation MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 1. AA/AS, BA/BS or MA/MS degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or other equivalent degree, REQUIRED 2. Experience working with preschool children in a classroom setting 3. Experience working with high-risk families is preferred
Requires a degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and experience working with preschool children. Candidates must be knowledgeable in trauma-informed care and developmentally appropriate practices.
Market context
In Oregon, teacher openings often favor candidates who already meet state child care teacher qualifications and can document registry enrollment, current age eligibility, and required safety certifications. These roles can be competitive because schools and programs look for applicants who are ready to start with CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers credentials in place, plus benefits such as medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition reimbursement. Before applying, confirm your Oregon State Childcare Registry status and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save research time.
