Associate Teacher - Head Start & Early Head Start (Multiple Openings)

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties Please note: Location: We are hiring for positions at our Head Start locations in East Portland, Gresham & surrounding areas. We are hiring for multiple vacancies and applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Job Summary Assists with the planning and conducting of an educational program, and develops strong nurturing relationships with children and families and quality partnerships that encourage family engagement in their child's learning. Provides children with a developmentally appropriate learning environment in preparation for school success. Meets performance standards, and follows the agency licensing policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Minimum and Desired Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education: A Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (Infant/Toddler; Preschool) OR An Infant/Toddler Professional Credential through Oregon Center for Career Development OR Step 7 or higher in the Oregon Registry OR Be enrolled in a program to complete a CDA or equivalent within two (2) years of hire Experience/Training: Minimum (1) year of experience working with children age birth to (5) years Minimum (6) months of experience working within an early childhood and/or elementary classroom Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College's community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity Additional Qualifications Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation, must be obtained within 30 days of hire date: TB screening Health appraisal Complete required Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) licensing within 30 days of hire Must possess or obtain current Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire Must possess or obtain Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire Must be able to works occasional evening hours as needed (i.e., parent meetings, home visits, etc.) Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation, sick and personal leave; medical, dental, vision, life, AD& D, and long-term disability insurance; optional short-term disability, optional life, and optional AD& D insurance; retirement through Oregon PERS, including generous employer contributions; a tuition waiver plan and access to professional training and development; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). For more information about our benefits and wellness offerings, please visit our website here: https://www.mhcc.edu/about/jobs/work-at-mhcc