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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

QUALIFICATIONS: We recognize that there are multiple expressions of professional readiness.  When we review applications, we take a comprehensive look at each applicant. Our goal is to assess your unique strengths. The ideal candidate has many of the following skills and experience: 

• A passionate commitment to the goals and mission of Adelante Mujeres and support for immigrant and BIPOC communities
• Associate degree (AA/AS) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Education, including significant preschool-focused coursework, AND 2 years of professional experience working with preschool-age children.
• Bilingual-Bicultural Spanish/English required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, email, and classroom technology. Prior experience working with low-income Latine families preferred
• Training and/or education in working with children with special needs preferred
• Committed to education, social justice, women's empowerment, and the environment. 

Additional Requirements: 

• ORO (Oregon Registry Online) Step 8
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of up to 40 pounds
• Twist, bend, reach, stoop, carry weight, think strategically about how to properly move heavy items
• Prolonged walking and standing
• Sit in child size chairs and on floor for ½ hour at time, as appropriate for child-centered activities
• Complete Criminal Background Registry enrollment under Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (CCLD)
• Have reliable transportation to travel between worksites in a timely manner
• Current Infant & Child First Aid/CPR certification (or acquired within 90 days from date of hire)  
• Current Oregon Food Handler Card (or acquired within 30 days from date of hire)  
• Online training: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN), Prevention is Better Than Treatment (PBTT), and Introduction to Childcare Health and Safety (ICCHS) https://learn.pdx.edu/login/canvas

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• 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

TO APPLY:

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.

Closing date: Open until filled Anticipated start date: August 2026

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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. 

Salary : $50,000 - $57,000