THE HEAD START/ECEAP TEACHER IS A MEMBER OF THE OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL’S EARLY LEARNING AND FAMILY SERVICES’ PRESCHOOL TEAM, WHICH INCLUDES TEACHING TEAMS AT PRESCHOOL SITES THROUGHOUT WHATCOM COUNTY
The Teacher works as part of a Center Based Team, providing educational experiences and resource information for children, aged three-to-five years old, and their families. Teachers work in a classroom setting 4 to 5 days per week in sessions that range from 3.5 to 6.75 hours. In addition, Teachers complete conferences and home visits with assigned children and families according to the Head Start and/or ECEAP preschool model. Additional time will be scheduled for planning, record keeping, setup and training. Teachers are required to maintain a working knowledge of Federal Head Start Performance Standards, State ECEAP Standards, agency and department policies and procedures and other applicable regulations.
Bilingual Teacher: Serves as a support translator/interpreter in the classroom for communicating verbally and in writing with non-English speaking children.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- An AA in early childhood education; or
- A BA or advanced degree in early childhood education preferred; or
- A BA or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children.
- One year of volunteer or work experience in early childhood education preferred.
- Experience working with families under stress preferred.
- Bilingual skills, both written and verbal preferred.
- Valid Washington State driver’s license or obtain by date of hire.
- Must submit driving abstract of driving record for previous 3 years prior to start date.
- If recruitment is for a Bilingual position: Must bilingually speak, write, and read with fluency and proficiency between English and Spanish, Russian, Punjabi, and/or other languages.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Competent language skills, including demonstrated ability to express oneself clearly verbally and in writing.
- Competence in documentation and record keeping.
- Demonstrated ability to relate in a supportive, nonjudgmental manner to families of varying cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Interpersonal communication and crisis intervention skills to relate supportively and assertively with families under stress.
- Be able to participate in program training activities and demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional growth.
- Knowledge of other languages and cultures would be helpful.
- Innovation skills. May occasionally be involved in projects that require new ideas or approaches; position is responsible for developing modifications to established procedures.
- Ability to interpret and/or discuss information with others which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving rather complex issues. May resolve problems within established practices. May work with outside contacts, including other agencies and community resources.
- Must be proficient in the use of computer software applications including word processing and spreadsheets. Macintosh experience preferred.
- Must adapt interpersonal skills in response to individual styles, personalities, and cultures.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UPON HIRING:
- Initial health examination indicating that you are fit for duty and free from communicable disease. Medical checkups are required every 2 years thereafter, including submission of documentation to HR.
- Completed TB test and test results submitted to HR prior to hire date.
- Criminal record check (Portable Background Check through DCYF) to ascertain that the applicant has not been convicted of a child abuse or neglect offense per Washington State Child Abuse Law (Ch. 486, Laws of 1987) or DSHS licensing requirements.
- Must provide, in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S.
- Current First Aid card and Infant/Child CPR training (or obtain within 30 days) and must maintain current certificates for length of employment.
- Have (or obtain prior to hire date) and maintain current Washington Food Handler’s Permit during length of employment.
May obtain a Class “C” commercial driver’s endorsement (CDL) when the program offers training. This license must be maintained during the length of employment.
- Benefits eligibility is based on employment status.
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