Lead Teacher Pool - 2026

Position Details

Position Information -------------------

• Department: Family Resource Center
• Family Resource Center MSA Position Title: Specialist 2-Lead Teacher
• Job Title: Lead Teacher
• Pool - 2026
• Appointment Type: Professional Faculty
• Job Location: Corvallis
• Benefits Eligible: Full-Time benefits eligible
• Remote or Hybrid option: Available

Job Summary

The Family Resource Centers Corvallis Early Care and Education Centers are seeking multiple Lead Teachers. These are full-time 1.00 FTE 12-month professional faculty positions. The Lead Teacher is the lead teacher of a single classroom serving children in one of the Family Resource Centers Corvallis Early Care and Education ECE centers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate play-based culturally responsive and equity-oriented educational program with an emergent curriculum for an assigned program and age range of children
• Prepare and maintain a safe, attractive, neat, and functional environment both indoors and outdoors and utilize the environment as a teaching tool
• Document childrens progress daily to inform curriculum and communicate with parents by recording childrens activities and engagement in the room
• Develop supportive and caring relationships with parents that fosters a home-school connection to facilitate childrens adjustment and ongoing development and learning
• Maintain communication with parents through daily documentation and as needed through email, verbally, or by initiating parent conferences and meetings
• Write annual assessment reports for parents that describe each childs uniqueness, developmental history, and developing skills and strengths and assess childrens progress on an ongoing basis as needed
• Form a positive supportive team atmosphere with other program teachers and staff members
• Contribute to the Centers professional community through attendance and participation at staff meetings, classroom team meetings, and other Center staff development opportunities
• Engage in reflection and action about equity initiatives at the Center
• Participate at Center-wide events such as Curriculum Night, including preparation and presentation of materials and responding to parents
• Schedule weekly team meetings with program teachers, staff, and director to develop curriculum, childrens experiences, and development feedback for students and family support
• Ensure all federal, local, state, and/or program documentation is completed and accurate
• Supervise and interact daily with children both indoors and outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions by maintaining mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy throughout the day

Requirements

• BS or BA in Human Development, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field
• OR Step 9 in ORO
• 3 years of experience in an ECE program
• Proven experience applying ECE theory in daily activities and ability to adapt to the individual needs of children
• Experience mentoring and supervising classroom assistants and support staff
• Demonstrable contributions to promoting and enhancing diversity
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Must be enrolled in the Oregons Office of Child Care Central Background Registry
• Hold a current Oregon Approved Food Handlers card and a current First Aid/CPR card by time of appointment

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: On-site active engagement in an early care and education context interacting with adults and children, including work outdoors
• Center hours: 8am-4:30pm
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Pay Method: Hourly Pay
• Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month
• Pay Date: Last working day of the month
• Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $26.00-$28.50

What We Would Like You to Have

• 5 years of experience in birth to three ECE program
• Experience using child development assessment
• Experience with ECE quality assurance and program accreditation
• Experience teaching or working with children who have special developmental needs

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Total Rewards Package

• Comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services and counseling resources
• Retirement savings paid by the university
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities
• Robust Work Life programs, including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center Affinity Groups, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Optional lifestyle benefits, such as pet accident and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life

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• This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSUs safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being
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Key Responsibilities

• 80 Teaching and Care
• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate play-based culturally responsive and equity-oriented educational program with an emergent curriculum for an assigned program and age range of children
• Prepare and maintain a safe, attractive, neat, and functional environment both indoors and outdoors and utilize the environment as a teaching tool
• Document childrens progress daily to inform curriculum and communicate with parents by recording childrens activities and engagement in the room
• Develop supportive and caring relationships with parents that fosters a home-school connection to facilitate childrens adjustment and ongoing development and learning
• Maintain communication with parents through daily documentation and as needed through email, verbally, or by initiating parent conferences and meetings
• Write annual assessment reports for parents that describe each childs uniqueness, developmental history, and developing skills and strengths and assess childrens progress on an ongoing basis as needed
• Form a positive supportive team atmosphere with other program teachers and staff members
• Contribute to the Centers professional community through attendance and participation at staff meetings, classroom team meetings, and other Center staff development opportunities
• Engage in reflection and action about equity initiatives at the Center
• Participate at Center-wide events such as Curriculum Night, including preparation and presentation of materials and responding to parents
• Schedule weekly team meetings with program teachers, staff, and director to develop curriculum, childrens experiences, and development feedback for students and family support
• Ensure all federal, local, state, and/or program documentation is completed and accurate
• Supervise and interact daily with children both indoors and outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions by maintaining mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy throughout the day

Supervision and Professional Preparation

• Train and supervise assistant teachers, student aides, practicum students, and/or volunteers
• Model exemplary and high-quality practice and professionalism for students who are engaged in early childhood professional preparation and other related fields
• Organize and conduct staff meetings to discuss program and child-related concerns and to design and plan curriculum and program activities
• Provide continual guidance, model appropriate interactions with children, support and feedback in the classroom, delegating responsibility and authority when appropriate
• Provide training and information in the areas of child development, child guidance, and behavior management skill acquisition, assessment, and early childhood education
• Develop a good rapport with parents
• Participate actively in ones own professional development and support the professional development and growth of colleagues and students at the Center

What You Will Need

• BS or BA in Human Development, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field
• OR Step 9 in ORO
• 3 years of experience in an ECE program
• Proven experience applying ECE theory in daily activities and ability to adapt to the individual needs of children
• Experience mentoring and supervising classroom assistants and support staff
• Demonstrable contributions to promoting and enhancing diversity
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Must be enrolled in the Oregons Office of Child Care Central Background Registry
• Hold a current Oregon Approved Food Handlers card and a current First Aid/CPR card by time of appointment

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: On-site active engagement in an early care and education context interacting with adults and children, including work outdoors
• Center hours: 8am-4:30pm
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Pay Method: Hourly Pay
• Pay Period: 16th -