Teacher & Family Advocate

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Teacher/Family Advocate (FA) to lead a preschool classroom in Oroville, WA serving children ages 3–5 in a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment where they can grow cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. This role includes in class support staff and requires creating engaging lesson plans aligned with our provided curriculum, while also partnering closely with families through monthly home visits to offer educational support and resources. Join our fun, energetic, and mission-driven agency culture that values teamwork, creativity, and innovation, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement options, generous paid time off, and wellness initiatives—plus ongoing professional development, paid trainings, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities to help you grow while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Key responsibilities of this position are:

• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with early childhood best practices.
• Support children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through play-based and structured learning activities.
• Observe, assess, and document children's development progress.
• Use positive guidance and behavior management strategies.
• Maintain organized, engaging learning centers and classroom materials. 
• Conduct monthly home visits with enrolled families to provide educational support and strengthen the home-school connection.
• Collaborate with families to set developmentally appropriate goals for their child.
• Provide parents/guardians with tools, resources, and strategies to support learning at home.
• Maintain accurate documentation of home visits and family interactions.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and program policies. 
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners to support children and families. 

Education and Experience:

• AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field for qualified hire, or enrolled in ECE program as a provisional hire
• Valid WA State Driver’s License
• Bilingual/Spanish, preferred

Details:

• Full-time 40hr per week
• 43 Weeks per year (one week off at spring break and two at winter break, and some weeks in the summer)
• Wage $22.66 per hour for qualified applicant
• Access to continuing education
• Regular access to a team, who will support you in all aspects of your teaching duties

Benefits:

• Employer-Assisted Medical Coverage 
• Employer-Assisted Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• $50,000 Employer Paid Life Insurance 
• 401k Employer Match
• Longevity Pay
• 13 Paid Holidays and PTO 
• Employee Assistance Program

We invite you to apply! Any questions contact HR at hr@occda.net or call 509-826-2466

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.