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Lead Teacher Pool - 2025/2026: Child Development Center

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR, USA

USD 44,500-52k / month

Posted on May 24, 2025

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Department	Child Development Lab (HHS)
Position Title	Specialist 2-Lead Teacher
Job Title	Lead Teacher Pool - 2025/2026: Child Development Center
Appointment Type	Professional Faculty
Job Location	Corvallis
Benefits Eligible	Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary	The Child Development Center, part of the School of Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Health is seeking full or part-time, variable FTE, 9-month, professional faculty positions. Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available. The Head Teacher (Lead Teacher) positions will establish a safe prekindergarten environment, teach the class of young children, conduct education and development screenings and assessments, identify, address, and track early education goals for individual children. They will conduct parent and teacher conferences and home visits required by the center model for the purposes of screening assessment, support, and goal setting and for sharing information on parenting, home/center activities, educational strategies, and developmental progress in conjunction with families. The Head Teacher will be responsible for modeling effective, developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for HDFS 430, implementing one prekindergarten class of 20 children, addressing the early education requirements of the Child Development Lab’s Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten Program, and meeting state licensing and national accreditation regulations.
Why OSU?	Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • 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. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities	60% – Teaching: Oversee and mentor student teachers in two sections of HDFS 430. Provide leadership, training and support to teaching partners and volunteers in the classroom. Participate with the Child Development Lab’s Education Services Team to implement the early education requirements of the Child Development Center’s Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten Program, licensing, and accreditation. Address the Head Start Performance Standards related to Child Development & Education in support of children’s readiness for kindergarten. Conduct developmental screening and assessments, identify, and address early education needs, share progress reports with families, provide parent and teacher conferences and classroom meetings, track activities and submit reports. Provide a safe and consistent care environment by demonstrating appropriate, effective group and individual management skills. Establish a consistent schedule that includes flexibility to meet the changing needs of the children. Individualize child and group activities to reflect the unique needs, strengths, and development stage of all children in care. Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, creativity, socialization, and choice-making: ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully to verbal and nonverbal communication. Integrate all Head Start components into work with children (education, health, parent involvement, social services) Encourage and participate in activities that foster an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and fosters a sense of belonging for both students, families and co-workers. Assess individual and group needs, attending to children’s interests, strengths, and goals. Establish daily and weekly goals which reflect individual and group needs. Structure environments/curriculum within HS guidelines responsive to developmental task acquisition and promotion of age-appropriate participation and independence. Prepare materials to support activity plans; change and create learning areas as needed; delegate tasks as appropriate. Adapt curriculum to address and meet individual goals for children, including Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) needs and goals for children with disabilities. Write on-going anecdotal records and observations of children. Maintain up-to-date child files to include observations, screenings, assessments, individual child plans, family contact forms and consultant recommendations. 35% – Head Start/Family Partnership: Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement. Communicate with parents on a regular basis and work with families in a positive, respectful, non-judgmental way to create facilitative and supportive relationships. Engage center families in on-going, informal information-sharing pertinent to their child’s ongoing needs and developmental changes. Conduct periodic conferences with parents to formally review child’s progress and set goals. Conduct home visits required by center model for the purposes of screening, assessment, support, and goal setting and for sharing information on parenting, home/center activities, educational strategies, and developmental progress in conjunction with families. Work with parents to establish and maintain regular attendance for their child. Provide information relative to Head Start health and nutrition requirements; work with Health Advocate to support families in completing health screenings. Assist families in the development of family partnership goals; provide timely and relevant referrals; monitor progress on the goals and other necessary follow up. Document and maintain family information in children’s database and family contact record keeping system for assigned families. Maintain monthly contacts to promote partnership and provide for regular communication, including facilitating and conducting monthly parent committee activities and participating in monthly parent meetings. Arrange for transportation for child/parent to appointments and meetings. Work collaboratively with other staff members to plan for and deliver quality services. Collaborate with special needs consultants for goal setting, planning, and reviewing children’s progress. Attend IFSP meetings. Work with community partners to identify, track, and refer children to appropriate consultants, specialist or agency when needed. 5% – Other Duties as Assigned: Represent the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, the Child Development Laboratory and the OSU Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten Program in community service and advisory groups, serving as an advocate for the needs of low-income children and families. Attend and participate in program meetings as requested by supervisor. Complete all required professional development training, including but not limited to 24 hours of annual training (8 hours of which must be in child development or early childhood education). Complete all areas of responsibility in compliance with program code of conduct and confidentiality policies. Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner. Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
What You Will Need	Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Elementary Education or Human Development & Family Sciences with coursework in Child Development and Early Childhood Education. Two years teaching experience working with children ages 3-5 in a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom setting. Experience developing curriculum and planning and scheduling appropriate activities. Ability to maintain educational record keeping systems. Sensitivity to individual and group needs of adults and children in target area; knowledge of family dynamics. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships, communicate, and problem-solve appropriately with children, parents, staff and public. Demonstrated ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for all co-workers and internal customers. Enrollment in the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) with a Step 8 or higher. Current Food Handler’s card. OCC approved health and safety training within 30 days of hire. Must have or obtain Blood Borne Pathogen training and infant/child First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. The incumbent must also successfully complete a criminal background check screening from the Oregon Child Care, Early Learning Division, and be deemed fit for duty at placement and while serving in the position. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have	MA, MS in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Human Development &Family Sciences or teaching certificate or MEd, or MAT at the Early Childhood or Elementary level with coursework in child development and early childhood education. Four or more years teaching in an early childhood classroom setting. Experience teaching young adults or working with university student interns. Experience teaching in a Head Start program or familiarity with the Head Start model of early education. Experience teaching children with special developmental needs. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in both English and Spanish. Work effectively with families from a wide variety of cultures, races, values, and lifestyles.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule	Schedule is set per Director to meet Center and participant needs This position may periodically come in contact with human bodily fluids. The ability to kneel, stoop, bend, and sit on floor is required. Must be able to rapidly survey environment and move quickly to ensure children’s safety. The incumbent will occasionally be required to lift and carry children and equipment weighing approximately 40 pounds in a safe manner. The incumbent must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to conduct occasional home visits in the general Corvallis area.
Pay Method	Salary
Pay Period	1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date	Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range	$44,500 - $52,000
Link to Position Description	https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/168941

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	P09126UF
Number of Vacancies	Varies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date	09/16/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date	06/15/2026
Posting Date	05/23/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date	06/15/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search	Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information please contact: Kathleen McDonnell kathleen.mcdonnell@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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