Associate Teacher - Head Start & Early Head Start (Multiple Positions)

For best consideration, please submit application materials by July 15, 2025.

The salary range listed above reflects the pay rates for OSEA 2024-2025.Â

Please Note: Multiple openings are available with the following Full-Time Equivalents (FTE): 0.95, 0.80, and 0.75

Job Summary

Assists with the planning and conducting of an educational program, and develops strong nurturing relationships with children and families and quality partnerships that encourage family engagement in their child's learning. Provides children with a developmentally appropriate learning environment in preparation for school success. Â Meets performance standards, and follows the agency licensing policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Essential Job DutiesÂ

• Assists with the planning and conducting of the educational program and weekly curriculum. Works directly with children individually and in small and large groups.
• Participates in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) process for children with special needs, and assists with implementing IFSP goals.
• Supports daily observations. Assists with taking notes, videos, and enters data as needed.
• Maintains accurate and timely written and electronic records and reports (i.e., meal counts, staff sign in, child attendance, etc.).
• Provides assistance with developmental screening and assessments for children.Â
• Develops partnerships with parents in regards to their child/children.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, planning meetings, classroom team debriefings, and training.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Administers medications, and diapers as needed.
• Assists teachers with conduction of home visits and family conferences as appropriate.
• Assists in general upkeep of center facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Participates in regular training and technical assistance activities.
• Rides school bus as needed.
• Represents agency on various committees and projects as directed.Â
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education

A Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (Infant/Toddler; Preschool)Â

ORÂ Â An Infant/Toddler Professional Credential through Oregon Center for Career DevelopmentÂ

ORÂ Step 7 or higher in the Oregon Registry

ORÂ Be enrolled in a program to complete a CDA or equivalent within two (2) years of hire

Experience/Training

• Minimum (1) year of experience working with children age birth to (5) yearsÂ
• Minimum (6) months of experience working within an early childhood and/or elementary classroom
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College's community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity
  
  

Additional Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment
• Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation, must be obtained within 30 days of hire date:Â
• TB screening
• Health appraisal
• Complete required Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) licensing within 30 days of hire
• Must possess or obtain current Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire
• Must possess or obtain Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to works occasional evening hours as needed (i.e., parent meetings, home visits, etc.)
  
  

Skills in

• Excellent inter-personal, verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership and staff training
• Organizational skills
  
  

Ability to

• Apply the understanding of developmentally appropriate activities of children
• Meet and promote the social-emotional, physical and cognitive development needs of children
• Provide and model best practices in ECE and to facilitate team development
• Problem-solve
• Multi-task
• Make sound judgments and demonstrate appropriate role modeling
• Maintain full attention and awareness of children at all times
• Work as a team member and to be self-directed.
  
  

Knowledge of

• Basic computer skills
  
  

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs a distance of 10 feet. Ability to push/pull up to 50lbs. a distance of 10 yards Sufficient mobility and range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting for up to 8 hours per day. Sufficient stamina to perform job duties at frequency required. Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of children. Sufficient vision and hearing to perform job duties. Sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform job duties.

Exposure to Hazards: Unpredictable child and family behavior, hazardous chemicals, contagious conditions, work with office equipment. Driving and riding in motor vehicles. Working conditions include indoor/outdoor environments, preschool center classrooms, playgrounds, offices, frequent local and occasional out-of-town travel.

Salary

Initial salary placement will be at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Handbook or Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement.  Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.

Important Information

MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627.

Please note: Â We do not request or read letters of recommendation. Â Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials. Â We are looking for the required documents and perhaps one or two additional documents of your choosing (optional). Â Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.

Please note: Â this is initially a self-screening system. Â We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Â Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Â Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Position subject to budget consideration and approval. Â

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC does not provide visa sponsorship. Once a job applicant has accepted an offer of employment, they must provide documentation that demonstrates they are eligible to work in the United States.

MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. Â You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR Â 97030. Â If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.