Preschool Teacher

Do you seek an environment that encourages everyone to grow to their fullest potential? Are you a people person with strong attention to detail? Are you passionate about building a more just society by empowering Latinas to lead? Join the Adelante Mujeres family and become part of a growing organization providing award-winning programming and holistic services to more than 15,000 Latina women and children annually in Oregon. Adelante Mujeres means "women rise up" and the women and girls in our program are doing just that. With your help, we can build the next generation of Latinx leaders. Located in Forest Grove, Oregon and founded in 2002, Adelante Mujeres is known for innovative responses to community concerns.

As part of Adelante's Early Childhood Education program, the Preschool Teacher is responsible for developing strong nurturing relationships with children and families, and planning and implementing culturally appropriate learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of preschool children. This role uses imaginative methods to encourage early childhood education, engage their young audience, and prepare them for the structure of their K-12 education. The ideal candidate will work in partnership with parents, ECE team, specialists, and other community partners to implement the vision and daily operations of ECE and school district program. The Preschool Teacher reports to the ECE Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes a learning environment, which is safe, healthy, interesting, attractive, and responsive to the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development of each child
• Provides emergency services as a Mandatory First Responder and mandated reporter
• Promotes each child's development in language, social, emotional, and cognitive skills by creating a trustful and respectful relationship with each child and family.
• Meets with appropriate staff, parents, and professionals to share curriculum, progress, and needs; assisting in the planning and conducting of parent meetings, team building strategies, and ongoing training of assistant teachers and of volunteers to the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We recognize that there are multiple expressions of professional readiness. When we review applications, we take a comprehensive look at each applicant. Our goal is to assess your unique strengths. The ideal candidate has many of the following skills and experience:

• A passionate commitment to the goals and mission of Adelante Mujeres and support for immigrant and BIPOC communities
• 2+ years' experience teaching children 0-3 years of age
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required
• AA/AS degree in Early Education, Development, or Education that includes significant coursework in infant/toddler early childhood education AND 6 months actual work experience with infant/toddler age children OR
• BA/BS degree or higher in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education that includes significant coursework in infant/toddler AND 6 months actual work experience working with infant toddler age children
• Prior experience working with low-income Latine families preferred
• Training and/or education in working with children with special needs preferred
• Current infant & child First Aid/CPR certification (or acquired within 90 days from date of hire)
• Current Oregon Food Handler Card (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire)

Additional Requirements:

• COVID-19 vaccine and booster required except for religious or medical accommodation
• Complete Criminal Background Registry enrollment letter for facility number CC503161
• Possess current driver's license and auto insurance coverage
• Ability to travel out of town to attend workshops or trainings

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $55K - $61K annual ($45.8K - $51K for 10 months), depending on qualifications
• Classification: Full-time, exempt: 40+ hours per week during academic school year (10 months)
• Benefits: health, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, 401K pension plan, life insurance, EAP, professional development opportunities, paid leave of absence, paid holidays (12.5 days annually), sick days (9 days annually), vacation per year (20 days years one through five, 25 days after five years), and sabbatical (1 month at 10 years of employment)
• Opportunity for broad and impactful work with a visionary, growing organization

TO APPLY:

Please complete a job application or submit the following material electronically (PDF preferred) through our career website: (no phone calls, please)

• A one-page cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience and interest in the position and Adelante Mujeres
• A resume detailing relevant experience, qualifications, work history, education, and accomplishments
• Three professional references may be requested later in the hiring process

Thank you for your interest in employment at Adelante Mujeres. We will be contacting the applicants whose applications indicate a strong combination of relevant experience and qualifications and skills.

Closing date: Open until filled Anticipated start date: February 2024

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Adelante Mujeres is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or any related medical condition, physical or mental disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Adelante Mujeres is compliant with the American with Disabilities Act and we are committed to making special accommodations for your interview or work as a member of our team. If specific accommodations are needed, please notify hr@adelantemujeres.org and we will work to accommodate your needs.