A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
We are committed to being a successful learning community, which includes: a partnership with parents and their children; a celebration of diversity; an atmosphere of support, respect, and trust; where everyone is safe and experiences a sense of belonging. 5-year goals 2024-2029 In 2024 HSYC was awarded a five-year grant to continue offering program services.
These are our five-year goals:
Goal #1 : HSYC implements Conscious Discipline to support the social emotional needs/ self-regulation of the HSYC community. Goal #2 : All children, regardless of family situation, will have strong attendance that will carryover after HSYC participation. Goal #3 : HSYC will be known for providing high quality, comprehensive services for school and life readiness through a unique two-generation approach. Goal #4 : Hire and retain individuals who are committed to the true HSYC mission and philosophy and who understand the need to be trauma-informed and relationship-based in an early childhood program.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Responsible for leading classroom teaching team in preparation of three- to- five-year-old children socially, emotionally, and academically for kindergarten. Create lesson plans, observe and document child progress, and complete all mandated screenings and assessments. Hold home visits and child goal conferences to support parents as their children's first and life-long teachers, to keep teacher and parent on the same page, and ensure goals are on track for child/family success. Supervision of Teacher Assistant and Classroom Aide, substitutes and volunteers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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
