Qureos Mentor

The Coquille Indian Tribe

<div>JOB SUMMARY OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS
To provide the best possible childcare experience for youth ages 3-5 participating in the Little Feathers Program. This position will support and provide coverage for other early childhood education programs including Head Start. It will also support the overall functions of the Youth Education Program and Youth Opportunities Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintain a physically and emotionally safe, orderly environment.
2. Assist Head Start Lead Teacher, Teacher Assistants, Youth Education Coordinator and Youth Opportunities Coordinator with classroom preparation and clean up.
3. Participate in daily classroom activities and routines, including field trips and other off-site trips.
4. Model/use positive interaction with children, including verbal and body language.
5. Use developmentally appropriate practices.
6. Work to ensure good self-concept in all children.
7. Model behavior management skills.
8. Accept classroom responsibility and duties as scheduled.
9. Interact appropriately with parents.
10. Be knowledgeable of all youth programming health and safety policies, procedures and Head Start performance standards.
11. Responsible for the sanitation and abiding by safety guidelines in all classroom areas.
12. Maintain documentation on all busses or Learning Center vehicles used to transport children to ensure they are following appropriate standards.
13. Maintain a positive attitude regarding the Little Feathers Program philosophy.
14. Model behaviors that demonstrate an understanding, acceptance and welcoming of diversity.
15. Maintain respect and positive communication regarding all children and families.
16. Assist in the CACFP and USDA food service programs.
17. Maintain Little Feathers program binder.
18. Prepare activities and gather supplies for projects.
19. Accept suggestions and guidance from supervisor.
20. Attend in-house trainings, staff meetings and other meetings as required.
21. Commit to further training as identified in individual training plans.
22. Other duties as assigned.
The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the ability to communicate orally, repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers, often requires walking, standing, sitting for extended periods of time, bending, and raising up from a sitting position; often at the floor level, raising or lowering objects, stooping and occasionally requires lifting up to 50 pounds. The individual must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills with strengths in teamwork and cooperative problem solving.
2. Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations.
3. Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the Coquille Indian Tribe.
4. Ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policy and procedures.
5. Ability to exercise excellent organization, time management, analytical and problem solving skills.
6. Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood development, health, safety, and nutrition.
7. Basic knowledge of current educational techniques and developmentally appropriate practices relating to early childhood development.
8. Establish and maintain respectful, effective working relationships with staff, children and parents, and community partners.
9. Possess awareness and sensitivity of Native American traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs and ability to work effectively with diverse cultures.
10. Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and objectivity under constant pressure and crisis situations. A breach of confidentiality is grounds for immediate dismissal.
11. Be computer literate. Exhibit a level of computer literacy sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, documents, and reports.
1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. Two years of professional experience working with preschool age children. Experience working with older youth, preferred.
3. Childcare Development Associate certification (CDA) preferred.
4. CPR/ First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire, required.
5. Food Handler&rsquo;s Card, or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire, required.</div>

Little Feathers Care Provider

<div>Job Title: Lead Teacher
Department: Head Start
Reports to: Head Start Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: $25.02 - $35.03
Location: Coos Bay/North Bend
This position is a covered position as defined in the Coquille Indian Tribe Chapter 185 Child Protection Ordinance.
<div>Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen and Criminal and Character Background Check.</div>
SUMMARY OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS
Under the direct supervision of the Head Start Program Manager, the Lead Teacher provides the best possible classroom experience for all children enrolled in the Coquille Indian Tribe Head Start and to provide a curriculum that is outcome-based and meets the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards that has been selected by the program. This position is responsible for completing all child assessments and home visits. The Lead Teacher is responsible for the direct supervision of the Teacher Assistants.
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</h1><ul><li>
Maintains a physically and emotionally safe and orderly environment with developmentally appropriate practices and maintaining health, safety, and sanitation standards.
</li><li>Creates a consistent schedule providing a balance of activities.</li><li>
Individualize curriculum to meet the needs of each child, including children with disabilities.</li><li>
Prepares and implements curriculum outlined in the work plan which includes culture curriculum.
</li><li>Design, prepare and lead daily classroom instruction, activities, and routines, including field trips.</li><li>
Model/use positive interaction with children, including verbal and body language.</li><li>
Provides direction to the other members of the teaching team related to daily schedule and overall structure of the classroom environment and activities.
</li><li>Support parents to engage as their child&rsquo;s primary educators as well as active participants with their child in the classroom.</li><li>
Prepare, and execute an outcome-based curriculum that is responsive to the needs of the individual child as well as the needs of the class.</li><li>
Complete the creative curriculum-based child assessments three times a year on the ChildPlus DRDP program.</li><li>
Complete and develop goals for students, documenting progress, anecdotal, and revising goals as needed.
</li><li>Maintain knowledge of the Performance Standards, including those related to ERSEA.</li><li>
Provide a minimum of two home visits and two conferences per year for each family.</li><li>
Other duties, as assigned.</li></ul>
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the ability to communicate orally, repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Frequent kneeling, bending, stooping, and raising from the floor level while interacting with children is required. Often requires walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time, raising or lowering objects, and occasionally requires lifting up to 50 pounds. Must be physically able to regularly kneel, bend, stoop, and sit on the floor. Occasional climbing or balancing is required. Work is generally performed in a classroom or office setting and occasionally outdoors. Must have the ability to stay calm and make decisions in emergency situations. Will often be required to travel by automobile, commercial or private carrier. Local travel is frequently required, statewide and national travel is occasionally required. The individual must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.<ul><li>
Ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policy and procedures.</li><li>
Excellent oral and written communication skills with strengths in team building, and cooperative problem solving. Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and sensitive situations.
</li><li>Ability to plan, oversee, and evaluate the activities of others.</li><li>
Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood development, health, safety and nutrition.</li><li>
Effective family strengthening practices within low-income and at-risk families.</li><li>
Knowledge of human development and mental health.</li><li>
Knowledge of social services and mental health resources available in the community.</li><li>
Ability to learn, understand and implement the requirements, policies and procedures of the Coquille Tribe Head Start Policy Council and the Head Start Program.</li><li>
Establish and maintain respectful, effective working relationships with staff, children and parents, and community partners.</li><li>
Possess awareness and sensitivity of Native American traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs and ability to work effectively with diverse cultures.
</li><li>Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and objectivity under pressure and crisis situations. A breach of confidentiality or fraud is grounds for immediate dismissal.</li><li>
Ability to read and understand complex documents and manuals, as well as the ability to write such documents for use by others.</li><li>
Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of The Coquille Indian Tribe.</li><li>
Ability to develop the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
</li><li>Be computer literate. Exhibit a level of computer literacy sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, documents, and reports.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
QUALIFICATIONS</h1><ul><li>
Associate&rsquo;s degree in early childhood education required.</li><li>
Previous experience working with preschoolers for at least one (1) year required.</li><li>
Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.</li><li>
Current Food Handler&rsquo;s Card required or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
</li><li>Knowledge of the principles of child health, safety, and nutrition is required. The ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
</li><li>Experience with preschool curriculum planning, creative curriculum, and knowledge of child plus software preferred.</li><li>
Current and valid Oregon driver&rsquo;s license in good standing is required with no insurability restrictions from the Tribe&rsquo;s insurance carrier.</li><li>
Required to accept the responsibility of a mandatory reporter of abuse and neglect of infants and children, people who are elderly or dependent, individuals with mental illness or development disabilities or residents of nursing homes and other health care facilities. This includes reporting any evidence of physical injury, neglect, sexual or emotional abuse or financial exploitation.</li></ul></div>

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Little Feathers Care Provider

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