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ECE Lead Teacher: Pre-Kindergarten
Location:
Pullman, WA
Description:
Summary Come work at Building Blocks Child Care Center, Inc. an Early Achievers Level 4 rated, independent childcare center in Pullman, WA. We are accepting application and scheduling interviews. Position: ECE Lead Pre-K Teacher (ages 4.5 years to ~5.5 years) Start Date: August 2024 Starting Wage: Between $20-$25/hour Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases with good accumulative evaluations and maintaining 10 hours of annual continuing education. Schedule :Monday-Friday: 8:15am-4:15pm Duties General Position Description The lead classroom teachers direct all daily operations in a developmentally appropriate classroom (infant, toddler, preschool, or school age). The lead teacher is skilled enough to manage a classroom, independently up to Washington State's child to teacher ratio. Preschool is 1:10, supervise assistants when ratio exceeds 1:10 (up to 20 children with two teachers), and work collaboratively with Curriculum & Classroom Specialist. The Lead Teacher is responsible for maintaining a cohesive teaching team, implementing and assisting with the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Our teachers must be able to take feedback with a growth mindset. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and build a strong partnership with parents. Summary of Duties and Overall Responsibilities: Co-planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum activities for children; planning and directing routine classroom activities such as meals, bathroom breaks, rest and recharge time, and physical care; modeling appropriate nurturing and communication skills with children; directing and maintaining a safe, healthy environment; completing child assessments and conducting parent conferences; leading assistant teacher and support staff, student staff, and volunteers in classroom; upholding licensing and accreditation standards; evaluating student staff; and completing required paperwork. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards. Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching. Display professionalism that contributes to a positive team-work culture. Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth. Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences. Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met. Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children. Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards. Maintain accurate records, forms and files. Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement. Requirements Required Education and Experience Qualifications: Minimum Forty-five college quarter hours in early childhood education or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year leading a Preschool classroom OR Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) AND two years of experience working in a group setting with children of the ages enrolled in the program AND one year of experience as a lead teacher in an early childhood group setting OR We will consider equivalent education/experience, but candidate must sign and educational contract agreement in order to meet the required criteria for Lead Teacher as defined by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. See the following links for more information: https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pubs/EPS_0039.pdf (WAC 110-300-XXXX) Must meet and understand the requirements for the following: WAC 110-300-XXXX Providing for personal, professional, and health needs of staff WAC 110-300-XXXX Preservice requirements Preferred Bachelor's degree in early childhood or Elementary Education. 3 years of experience leading their own classroom 5 years of experience in a group setting with young children Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years of professional, full-time childcare and classroom experience. Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills. High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment. Skilled in running a classroom up to full licensing, ratio capacity A strong understanding of child development. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. State specific requirements: can provide upon request Must clear full background check Physical Requirements Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat, crawl or lift up to 35 lbs. to assist with caregiving needs A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception. Benefits Benefits Benefits available immediately: accumulation of sick days accumulation of family medical leave full childcare tuition for all children 1+ years old, if space is available (~$1500/child) scholarship opportunity for continuing education in ECE (bachelor's pathway) Available after 1-year Evaluation: 20% Health reimbursement benefit (toward private health insurance) Accumulated PTO (3 days/calendar year) Paid Holidays (6/calendar year) Health and Wellness Package (1 paid day off/quarter, 25% gym membership reimbursement) Employer matched Simple IRA plan
Education/experience:
2 Year Degree, 1 To 2 Years
Company:
Building Blocks Child Care Center
Posted:
May 31 on acquire4hire
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