About Head Start of Yamhill County

Mission Statement

We are committed to being a successful learning community, which includes: a partnership with parents and their children; a celebration of diversity; an atmosphere of support, respect, and trust; where everyone is safe and experiences a sense of belonging.

5-year goals 2018-2023

In 2018 HSYC was awarded a five-year grant to continue offering program services. These are our five-year goals:

Goal #1: Develop, in classrooms and at home, an understanding of the importance of balancing nurture and structure to help build resiliency and self-regulation in our participants.

Goal #2: Improved attendance for lifelong success.

Goal #3: Create and support a trauma-informed culture in our program and our community.

Goal #4: Hire and retain individuals who are committed to the true HSYC mission and philosophy and who understand the need to be trauma-informed and relationship-based in an early childhood program.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position will plan and implement a program for 8 to 10 children ages 24 through 36 months and their families which consists of home visits and classroom experiences that enhance the healthy development of participants. This position will coordinate the integrated delivery of child development, social services, health, nutrition, and parent involvement using Early Head Start curriculums. The classroom experiences for children will be held in accordance with program, state, and federal guidelines.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of a home-based or infant-toddler CDA credential or comparable credential, including and Oregon Registry Online Step 7 or higher, or equivalent coursework as a part of an associate's or bachelor's degree; and
• Demonstrated competency to plan and implement home and classroom-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the curriculum and promote children's progress, including children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate, and to build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families.
• AAS or BS in a related field is preferred.
• Experience with toddlers in small groups preferred.
• Experience with home visiting preferred.
• Previous experience with At-Risk families preferred.

Excellent benefits for eligible employees include:

• HSYC qualifies as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer for eligible employees.
• 5 weeks paid vacation annually for 12-month staff, 3 weeks for 9-month staff.
• 12 paid holidays for 12-month staff, 10 for 9-month staff.
• 2 paid personal days with an additional day added for each 5 years of employment
• Wellness Days (paid days for self-care)
• Employer paid medical, dental (including orthodontia), and vision coverage with optional employee participation in FSA.
• 401 K with a 3% Employer contribution plus up to 4% Employer match.
• College tuition assistance.
• Multiple professional development opportuities.
• Employee referral program which can provide up to $250 per referral.
• $20,000 Employer paid life insurance.
• Employer paid short- and long-term disability.

For more information and to APPLY, please click here: https://yamhillheadstart.org/apply-online/

Persons with disabilities and limited English proficiency (LEP) have the right to free language assistance and accommodatios. HSYC will provide these services upon request.