Preschool Associate Lead Teacher

1 month ago

Springfield, United States Early Education Program Full time $19 - $21
The Early Education Program (EEP) is a private non-profit that serves 220 preschoolers with special needs and those who are at risk. 140 preschoolers attend our Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classrooms. 80 children are enrolled in our Preschool Promise Program (PSP) classrooms.  Children in our ECSE classrooms often come with significant developmental delays.  We are looking for a particularly skilled lead teacher for full time work for an ECSE classroom in Springfield.  

Position Primary PurposeTo optimally prepare ECSE-eligible children for kindergarten. Provides a classroom environment that is safe, nurturing and filled with engaging activities and positive interactions that optimally support each child’s learning.  
Primary Functions:
  • Ensures children are safe at all times. 
  • Ensures child participation in a variety of developmentally appropriate play and activities that run smoothly, are predictable, are generally theme based, and individualized for the learner.  
  • Ensures implementation of EEP’s program curriculum and embeds relevant goals through-out the day.
  • Leads most classroom activities including transitions and circle.  Supports assistant teachers in doing same. 
  • Routinely and mindfully engages with children in positive ways and ways that extend learning.  Works to ensure same for assistant teachers. 
  • Prioritizes strategies that demonstrate empathy, reduce or prevent challenging behavior, and promote self-regulation. With support from EEP’s Service Coordinator and/or Supervisor, ensures assistant teachers do same.
  • Leads weekly team meetings where curriculum and IFSP goals are clarified, child data is reviewed and changes are discussed; large, small group and one on one activities are planned that provide active and fun practice on important skills. 
  • Ensures that all families feel welcome, listened to and supported by the classroom team. 
  • Ensures regular communication with families including weekly lesson plans and news of trainings and events; provides updates at least weekly through a variety of methods including ParentSquare.
  • Listens to and partners with assistant teachers. Gives clear and positive feedback frequently. Problems are discussed early, respectfully, and are followed up on. 
  • Works closely and effectively with the ECSE Service Coordinator, Supervisor and EC CARES related services staff to ensure continuous quality improvement. 
  • Supports the Service Coordinator in collecting data on IFSP goals.  Maintains a simple system for data collection on key EEP Curriculum goals. 
  • Assists with purchasing classroom materials and supplies.
QUALIFICATIONSExperience/Education:
  • One year of experience with young children 2-5 required.
  • One year of experience with young children in a school setting preferred.
  • One year of experience with young children with disabilities preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in child/education related field (e.g. early childhood, special education, communication disorders, psychology etc.) required.
  • Training/experience in implementing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Is currently on the Oregon’s Central Background Registry (CBR) required.
  • Step 7 on ORO preferred.
Physical Skills
  • Staff should be able to lift/carry at least 30 pounds and move from standing to sitting easily to best interact with children.
Pay & Benefits
  • Hourly rate: $18.72-$21.48 based on education, experience.
  • 192-day school year, follows the Early Childhood CARES calendar (includes a 5- week summer program).
  • Benefits: Generous PTO (Paid Time Off); full-time employees receive medical and dental insurance/stipend; paid holidays; a 4% retirement match; regularly scheduled breaks thru the year.
TO APPLYSubmit a resume detailing your educational background & experience. Include a brief paragraph that speaks to your particular interest in working with young children with special needs.Start date TBA week of August 26

About Early Education Program:

The Early Education Program (EEP) is Lane County’s largest specialized preschool. Since 1981, we have successfully served preschoolers with special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other developmental delays. In 2016, our organization expanded to also serve preschoolers from income-eligible families in the Eugene and Creswell communities through Oregon's Preschool Promise program. Currently, over 200 children attend our family of classrooms in Creswell, Eugene, Junction City, and Springfield. EEP offers great benefits, for eligible employees, paid time off, paid holidays, work life balance and a hands on, mission driven work environment.

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