Teacher/Family Advocate - Head Start

Company: Head Start Snohomish County
Location: Everett
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Salary $3,294.00 - $3,701.00 Monthly




Location Head Start - Multiple Locations in Snohomish County, WA






Job Type Full-Time, Cyclical




Department Head Start






Job Number 01130



Closing 8/31/2020 5:00 PM Pacific


Edmonds Community College is committed to diversity, equity and social justice. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity. We are intentional about social justice – the active engagement toward equity and inclusion that addresses issues of institutional, structural, and environmental inequity, power and privilege.

TEACHER/FAMILY ADVOCATE
This is a cyclical, 10-month position scheduled from mid-August through mid-June

We are looking for early childhood education professionals with a passion for teaching children to apply for the position of Teacher/Family Advocate. This position functions as a lead preschool teacher who also forms partnerships with parents and supports them toward achieving their individual goals. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of child development, effective time management skills, flexibility, and an ability to work autonomously and as part of a strong team in a high quality preschool environment. We are looking for candidates who are willing to work with a rich and diverse population and who have strong communication and listening skills. Candidates must also be familiar with technology and comfortable working with databases.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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• 55% Classroom Teaching and Planning
  
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  • Effectively plan, implement and evaluate classroom systems and plans, team communication and problem-solving with site staff and classroom co-teacher team
    
  • Plan developmentally appropriate curriculum that addresses the needs & interests of dual language learners and children with disabilities
    
  • Deliver educational programming and manage the classroom in a way that promotes safety for a class of 16-19 children
    
  • Promote school readiness goals by creating an emotionally supportive classroom environment that fosters self-help skills
    
  • Provide direction and leadership to the Assistant Teacher, Food Service Workers, Classroom Aide and Volunteers
    
  • Substitute in the classroom during desk time, when needed due to staffing shortages
    
    
    
  • 22.5% Family Services
    
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    • Engage parents in their child's learning through participation in home visits and home learning activities
      
    • Collaborate with local school districts on coordinated services and referrals to children with disabilities
      
    • Recognize that parents are the first teacher and most knowledgeable of their child's needs
      
    • Maintain Head Start & ECEAP standards in completing home visit and parent conference requirements
      
    • Ensure that Family Needs Assessment is completed within 90 days of family enrollment
      
    • From Needs Assessment, follow-up with community referrals and resources
      
    • Ensure that parents are meeting Head Start & ECEAP standards in health requirements
      
    • Work collaboratively with program services of health, mental health, disabilities, family services to ensure children and families are meeting Head Start and ECEAP performance standards.
      
    • Ensure families are meeting attendance requirements
      
    • Schedule Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings when required to ensure family and child needs are met when issues arise
      
      
      
    • 22.5% Compliance Monitoring
      
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      • Maintain compliance with Head Start & ECEAP program standards and procedures
        
      • Perform daily data entry into our curriculum/assessment and child file databases
        
      • Conduct and evaluate development and behavioral screenings, referring children as needed
        
        
        
        KEY COMPETENCIES (specific knowledge, skills or skill sets, and/or abilities necessary to perform work activities):
        
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        • Be able to perform all the essential functions of the position.
          
        • Ability to work independently, but also be a team player.
          
        • Ability to problem-solve and handle sensitive information and difficult situations tactfully and confidentially.
          
        • Must be knowledgeable of and work in accordance with Head Start/ECEAP Performance Standards, department and College policies and regulations, and negotiated agreements
          
        • Must be able to use a computer for written communication, data entry, spreadsheet applications, and report creation.
          
        • Must be able to respond to and initiate communication with college/program employees, staff of other institutions, outside agencies, enrolled families, and the general public
          
          JOB READINESS FACTORS (working conditions such as environmental factors, mental and physical demands, willingness issues of the position):
          
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          • Must be able to prioritize unplanned but required duties with ongoing confirmed deadlines. Must be flexible and able to negotiate priorities according to program needs while considering rules and process requirements
            
          • Must be able to work under stressful situations and manage stress appropriately
            
          • Must be able to accomplish repetitive tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy
            
          • Must be able to work independently and exercise appropriate judgment
            
          • Must be able to exhibit cultural humility when working with staff and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds
            
          • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally to ensure children's safety
            
          • Must consistently adhere to an established work schedule and maintain a 95% attendance rate
            
          • Ability to perform regular sanitation/cleaning of the classroom that may require the use of a broom, carpet sweeper, mop, vacuum, and the use of cleaning products
            
          • Must be able to transport self to home visits and off-site trainings and meetings
            
            
            Qualifications
            MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
            
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            • An associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent coursework
              
            • Two years of experience working in a preschool classroom
              
              DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
              
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              • Experience as a Lead Teacher in a preschool classroom
                
              • Experience in a Head Start/ECEAP program, working with children and parents
                
              • Additional professional work experience
                
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                • doing home visits
                  
                • working with low-income children and families
                  
                • working with a classroom of mostly non-English speaking students
                  
                  
                  
                • Experience supervising classroom staff and parent volunteers
                  
                • Work experience that required establishing/maintaining complex paper and electronic records, comprehensive documentation and establishing/updating client database
                  
                • Current First Aid and CPR certification
                  
                • Spanish or Arabic Language Fluency
                  
                  
                  Additional Information
                  COMPENSATIONSalary range: Beginning salary is $2781 to $3122 per month for 40 hours per week, with incremental increases to $3593 per month plus a full state benefits package, which includes tuition waivers for college classes, medical, dental, retirement options and more. This position is paid for 10 months of every year. Vacation and leave package includes 10 sick days per year, 9 scheduled holidays, 1 personal holiday, 2 personal leave days, and 11 vacation days per year (incremental increases to 20 vacation days per year).CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTHiring for this position is on the condition that candidates meet the following requirements:Before Starting Work:
                  
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                  • Submit paperwork indicating negative TB Test or clear chest x-ray within one year of hire date
                    
                  • Show proof of Tdap booster vaccination
                    
                  • Submit proof of a cleared Portable Background Check from the Washington State Department of Early Learning (NOTE: if you do not have a current PBC, you must first create an account in the DEL's MERIT system by . The fees for obtaining a PBC are your responsibility. The entire process of obtaining a PBC takes 3-4 weeks. You may not start working until we have a copy of your cleared PBC.)
                    
                  • Present a current Food Worker Card from the Snohomish County Health District
                    
                    Within three days of hire:
                    
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                    • Submit proof of US Citizenship or ability to work in US (must show original social security or Alien Registration Card/Work Permit, as well as one piece of picture identification)
                      
                    • Completion of all pertinent personnel/payroll forms
                      
                      Within two weeks of hire:
                      
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                      • Begin Hepatitis B series, show proof of Hep B immunity, or sign Hep B vaccination waiver
                        
                        Within 30 days of hire:
                        
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                        • Submit official education transcript showing employee meets the minimum requirements of the position
                          
                          Within 60 days of hire:
                          
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                          • Signed statement by a health provider that the employee is free from communicable diseases and physically able to perform job responsibilities.
                            
                            Within six months of hire:
                            
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                            • Obtain pediatric/adult 1st Aid/CPR certification (must be maintained in current status)
                              
                              Condition of continued employment:
                              
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                              • Successfully complete a nine-month probationary period
                                
                              • Keep all certifications and clearances in current status
                                
                              • Complete 15 hours of Professional Development Training each year (Head Start) or 20 hours of Professional Development Training each year (ECEAP)
                                
                                EEO / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENTEdmonds Community College is an equal opportunity employer and assures equality of treatment in educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
                                
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