Preschool Promise Lead Teacher (Madras and Prineville)

Position: Preschool Promise Lead Teacher

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Reports to: Program Manager

Annual Salary: $36,000 - $44,000 (1.0 FTE) depending on qualifications, wage differential if bilingual,

salaried, exempt position

This Position depends on Preschool Promise Contract Funding

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is a non-profit, strength-based child abuse and neglect prevention program to support families with children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. We provide comprehensive services for children and families experiencing high stress. Services include a therapeutic classroom emphasizing social-emotional development, home visits, parenting classes and other services.

Essential Job Functions

Plan, organize, and facilitate a Preschool Promise classroom for up to 16 preschoolers

Implement “Creative Curriculum” and complete TS Gold assessments for assigned children

Serve USDA meals following family style meal service guidelines

Accurate record keeping including meals and attendance

Daily bus/car transportation for children (no CDL required) in various weather conditions

Case Management of 7-9 children and their families, including:

o Culturally competent relationship/rapport building with parents

o At least quarterly strength-based home visits with Spanish and English speaking families

o Referral assistance and crises intervention

o Parent coaching and education, and facilitating positive parent-child interaction

o Maintain records including daily observations, home visit records, family and child assessments

Support other MountainStar activities - at times outside of regular hours

Knowledge and Experience

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or a related field with preschool teaching experience. Bachelor’s in

progress, AA/AS or comparable Oregon Registry level considered.

Bilingual English/Spanish including reading, writing and speaking effectively in both languages preferred

Preference for experience and knowledge in: providing high quality early childhood education; observing and

assessing the development of young children; working with families experiencing poverty, trauma and/or social

complexity; cross-cultural and strengths-based communication; and computer skills including email, Excel,

Word, and web-based databases.

Success Factors

Able to relate sensitively with families and young children living in high stress, potentially chaotic situations with

ongoing stress and trauma. Demonstrates cultural competence and excellent communication skills.

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and a matching retirement plan, paid time off and sick time. Benefits subject to waiting period.

To apply:

Please include resume and cover letter! Thank you for your interest.