Position Summary: In support of the Agency’s mission, the Family Support Teacher is responsible for promoting and maintaining an elevated level of parent engagement and the delivery of family support services to encourage the greater self-sufficiency of all Head Start families. Works in collaboration with other classroom staff to provide a high-quality education services in a learning environment that includes meaningful experiences to prepare children ages 3-5 years for success in school environments. This position provides a major link between the Head Start program, community and the families it serves. Responsibilities also include knowledge of and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Agency/Head Start Policies and Procedures, Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) regulations, and Spark/QRIS standards. The Family Support Teacher is responsible for understanding and implementing the appropriate policies and procedures and performance standards as prescribed by the Office of Head Start and the Community Action Head Start Program. This position receives training and support from the Family Services Supervisor and Parent, Family and Community Engagement Specialist to promote parent engagement and implementation of family services in the Head Start program. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Work with classroom staff to create a learning environment that fosters a sense of belonging, community, purpose, and agency. The community creates caring relationships that value each member, interacting with and among children and families. • Use Creative Curriculum to create an environment conducive to learning, reflective of the different stages of child development, responsive to cultural backgrounds, and inviting to children and families. Collect and record objective child observations, support with the planning and implementation of the curriculum and individualized education services to the children in the class. • Acquire working knowledge of the Head Start Parent, Family, Community Engagement Framework (PFCE) and the 7 family outcomes: family well-being, positive parent-child relationships, families as lifelong educators and learners, family engagement and connections, and family leadership. • Acquire working knowledge of Relationship-Based Competencies (RBCs) for family services professionals in the knowledge, skills, and practices needed to support and promote family engagement. • In collaboration with all classroom staff, engage in active supervision of the children in accordance with the Active Supervision Policy and Procedure; ensure the required adult-child ratio; and strictly adhere to all safety Policies and Procedures, responding/correcting any at-risk safety issues immediately. • Partnering with Families: o Maintain regular communication with families. o Provide support and advocacy to families to enhance parenting skills and promote positive parent-child development. o Provide relationship-based support to assist families in skill development to achieve their family goals including regular follow-up to identify progress or barriers to progress. o Provide information and referrals appropriate to family needs. • Collaborating with the Teacher: o Collaborate with the Teacher in using Creative Curriculum to create an environment conducive to learning, reflective of the different stages of child development, responsive to cultural backgrounds, and inviting to children and families. o Support the Teacher in developing and implementing weekly lesson plans; collecting and recording objective child observations; support with the planning and implementation of the curriculum and individualized education services to the children in the class. o Provide successful inclusion of children with mental health and/or special needs and work with Early Childhood Special Education staff and partners to identify and provide appropriate services. o Collaborate with classroom staff to ensure children and families receive comprehensive services from all components within our program in accordance with policies and procedures. o Complete screenings, assessments, and applications with families as required. o Support staff in meal service delivery in accordance with Food Services Policies and Procedures and DELC Licensing Rules. o Assist children with toilet learning, including helping children with cleaning and changing when necessary. Marginal Functions and Responsibilities: • Plan and facilitate parent engagement activities to support recruitment of elected site representatives and Policy Council members. • Utilize databases to generate reports and analyze data to ensure compliance with program requirements or to ensure continuous quality improvement. • Bilingual staff may be required to provide interpretation or translation services on occasion. • Use CLASS observations and feedback to inform teaching practices and enhance child/teacher interactions, as well as identify areas for professi
