Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher

Join the Adelante Mujeres family and become part of a growing organization providing award-winning programming and holistic services to more than 22,000 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 Latine leaders. Located in Forest Grove, Oregon, and founded in 2002, Adelante Mujeres is known for innovative responses to community concerns.

As part of the Adelante Mujeres' Early Childhood Education team, the Preschool Lead 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 is a 10-month position from mid-August to mid-June.

The Preschool Lead Teacher will work in partnership with the Teacher Assistant, Instructional Aide, ECE Manager, Coordinator, families, school district partners, and community specialists to support each child's safety, health and unique development. This position will utilize best practices to provide appropriate services to children and will comply with Adelante Mujeres and the School District policies and procedures, as well as the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care regulations. The Preschool Lead Teacher reports to the Early Childhood Education Coordinator.

• →Demonstrates strong classroom management and positive behavior guidance strategies to foster a safe, engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• →Implements evidence-based curriculum and culturally responsive teaching practices that support each child's learning and development.
• →Guides modeling best practices to the teaching team through active direction and actual involvement in the care, teaching, guidance, and training of children, ensuring effective program operations.  
• →Collaborates with staff, families, and specialists to support children's development and program effectiveness.
• →Plans and conducts home visits and parent-teacher conferences to discuss child progress, provide developmental education, and establish individualized development plans with families.
• →Report and respond to incidents and emergencies using safety protocols

• Salary range: $50K-$57K depending on qualifications
• Classification: Salary, 40 hours per week for 10 months (mid-August – mid-June).
• 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, sick days, paid vacation, and sabbatical
• Opportunity for broad and impactful work with a visionary, growing organization

Please complete a job application on our career website and have the following documents ready to upload, PDF preferred.

• 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 applicants whose applications indicate a strong combination of relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

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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.