Pre-K Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Pre-K Teacher - Early Childhood Education
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$ 49638 - 92138
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Job Description
Salary:Currently $49638.36-$92138.12 (DOE) still being negotiated for 2025-2026.
Insurance:Generous Health dental and vision contribution from the district currently up to $2202 (based upon family coverage) TBD for2025-2026.
PERS Retirement:The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.
Benefits to working at KFCS:
- Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
- Teacher mentoring program for teachers new to the profession.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
- District-supported child care is available.
- Work in a highly supportive environment
- Access to classroom technology including interactive white board document cameras and chromebooks
- Ongoing Professional Development opportunities
Schedule:190 Days 3 days new teacher in-service
SUMMARY:
KECDC is seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our team. This position involves creating a safe engaging and developmentally appropriate learning environment that fosters growth across all domains including cognitive social-emotional language and communication literacy and physical development. The teacher may also provide guidance and functional supervision to classroom aides or assistants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are examples of primary duties and responsibilities. This list is not exhaustive and may not include all tasks expected of the employee.
- Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs; plans and implements curriculum for children ages 3 to 5 years.
- Adapts classroom activities to support individualized learning plans within established lesson frameworks.
- Administers under supervision first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding toileting diapering) to ensure proper care is provided.
- Leads trains and supervises educational assistants student teachers and/or volunteers to support an effective classroom environment and meet individual student needs.
- Monitors student behavior and activities in various settings (e.g. classroom playground field trips) to promote a safe and positive learning environment.
- Responds to emergency situations to address immediate safety concerns and/or notify appropriate personnel.
- Collaborates with program staff families agencies medical providers and community partners to support improved child outcomes in a relationship-based setting.
- Conducts and compiles individual assessments of each childs development; maintains daily records attendance and related documentation.
- Evaluates childrens progress toward goals (e.g. social-emotional development motor skills adaptive behavior language acquisition) to provide feedback to families teams and administrators.
- Participates in relevant professional development to improve instructional practices in early childhood education.
- May lead guide and train staff student employees interns and/or volunteers; may assist with recruitment of volunteers as appropriate.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. newsletters attendance records anecdotal notes) to document progress and meet required reporting standards.
- Reports incidents (e.g. suspected abuse injuries) in accordance with legal and district policies to maintain child safety and program compliance.
- Meets performance standards as outlined in the districts evaluation process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Hold or qualify for an Oregon teaching license; or possess a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Special Education or a related field; or hold current registration with Oregon Registry Online (ORO) at Step 8 or higher.
- Familiarity with state standards curriculum frameworks and differentiated instruction
- Knowledge of early childhood development (birth to five) including typical and atypical benchmarks
- Ability to develop family-friendly IFSPs and use standardized/curriculum-based assessments
- Strong oral and written communication interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of education laws student/staff rights and professional ethics (OAR )
- Ability to manage classrooms supervise staff and maintain a positive learning environment
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children families staff and community partners
- Proficient with technology and software (e.g. Google Workspace Microsoft Office)
- Ability to complete documentation accurately and on time
- Commitment to confidentiality professionalism and district policies
- Maintain regular attendance professional appearance and hygiene
- Hold a valid Oregon Drivers License and CPR/First Aid certification (or obtain)
- Comply with Central Background Registry requirements
- Participate in ongoing professional development
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Prolonged periods of standing walking sitting talking and listening
- Exposure to moderate to high noise levels
- Visual and auditory acuity including depth perception
- Regular handling of materials; occasional lifting of 1525 pounds
- Possible exposure to bodily fluids and cleaning/instructional chemicals
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The characteristics below describe the typical work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Primarily performed indoors within school buildings with some outdoor instruction and supervision as needed
- Close proximity to groups of students and adults
- Evening or extended work hours may be required
Pre-employment requirements:
Employment for this position is contingent on clearance of the following:
X Background Investigation
The district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law including but not limited to an individuals perceived or actual race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin marital status age mental or physical disability pregnancy familial status economic status or veterans status or because of the perceived or actual race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin marital status age mental or physical disability pregnancy familial status economic status or veterans status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.
Employment Type
Full Time
