Lead Teacher (Preschool)

About Head Start of Yamhill County

Mission Statement

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

This position is 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 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• AA/AS, BA/BS or MA/MS degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or other equivalent degree, REQUIRED.
• Experience working with preschool children in a classroom setting.
• Experience working with high-risk families is preferred.

Excellent benefits for eligible employees include:

• HSYC qualifies as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer for eligible employees.
• 5 weeks paid vacation annually for 12-month staff, 3 weeks for 9-month staff.
• 12 paid holidays for 12-month staff, 10 for 10-month staff.
• 2 paid personal days with an additional day added for each 5 years of employment
• Wellness Days (paid days for self-care)
• Employer paid medical, dental (including orthodontia), and vision coverage with optional employee participation in FSA.
• 401 K with a 3% Employer contribution plus up to 4% Employer match.
• College tuition assistance.
• Multiple professional development opportunities.
• Employee referral program which can provide up to $250 per referral.
• $20,000 Employer paid life insurance.
• Employer paid short- and long-term disability.

For more information (full job description) and to APPLY, please visit our website at: https://yamhillheadstart.org/apply-online/

Persons with disabilities and limited English proficiency (LEP) have the right to free language assistance and accommodations. HSYC will provide these services upon request.

Please note: Head Start of Yamhill County is not affiliated with Yamhill County HHS.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.17 - $27.78 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person