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$26/hr–$28/hr
Full-time
associate degree, professional certificate
Posted 29d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities using the HighScope program to ensure kindergarten readiness. They must maintain a safe, clean environment and communicate regularly with parents and stakeholders regarding student progress.
Requirements
Candidates must have an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and at least three years of experience working with preschool children. Required certifications include First Aid/CPR, a Food Worker Card, and various state-mandated training clearances.
Full job description
Description
Overview
Launch is dedicated to ensuring a brilliant start for all children. Through our preschool, after school and summer programs, we provide equitable access to the highest-quality learning and care in a safe, enriching environment that prepares children for success in school and life. Our programs serve a diverse group of over 1300 children ages 3-12 and are located on-site in 9 Seattle public schools and 3 community centers. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience, we serve as a proven model of effective programming and a passionate advocate for children, families and communities. Launch strives to live an anti-racist, inclusive existence, and welcomes diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives.
The Preschool Lead Teacher 1 or 2 is responsible for providing a safe, caring and academically and socially enriching environment for preschool children. This position ensures that all activities are developmentally appropriate, consistent with curriculum guidelines, and meet all identified academic and developmental domains.
Essential Job Functions
In partnership with other Preschool Lead Teachers, plan and lead all activities in a classroom, with a focus on providing quality kindergarten readiness preparedness programs for children 3-5 years or age.
Plan, prepare, implement and clean-up activities and projects using the HighScope program outline.
Enter weekly observations and complete quarterly assessments in TSG.
Provide positive behavior guidance. Behavior is a way for children to communicate, ask yourself why them might be having a certain way. Be specific about what you want children to do, rather than what you do not want them to do.
Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes and modifications as recommended by coaches, leadership, and changing trends in early childhood education.
Maintain center appearance and cleanliness, including post activity clean up.
Serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks in accordance with Department of Health Food Safety standards and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Communicate frequently with parents, site leadership, and other key stakeholders about classroom activities, observations and identified progress, etc. Prepare and schedule parent/teacher conferences.
Complete required reports/assessments including observations, attendance (DATTs), health screenings, developmental screenings, etc.
Use daily planning time to prepare developmentally appropriate activities for students.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Complete Kindergarten transition forms and support Kindergarten Readiness programs.
Attend and complete all required trainings including State and Registry Service workshops.
Enforce all general safety rules of the center. Apply first aid, perform CPR, complete incident reports, and practice other health and safety or life-saving procedures as needed.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications
Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent
An Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Youth Development, Child Development or related field, which can include Youth Recreation/Development, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Psychology, Social Work with an emphasis on Human Development or other degrees as appropriate
OR
An Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college and verified in MERIT and 20 or more credits in ECE verified through Merit. Up to 10 credits may be classified as ECE-School age hybrid (E/S) credits.
Minimum three (3) years of experience working with preschool children (3-5 years old), including experience in behavior management and age-appropriate activity planning.
AND
30 or more approved quarter credits in ECE, verified through MERIT. Up to 10 credits may be classified as ECE-School Age hybrid (“E/S”) credits.
Minimum three (3) years of experience working with preschool children (3-5 years old), including experience in behavior management and age-appropriate activity planning.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The ability to lead staff in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum
The ability to problem-solve, think strategically, and handle sensitive information and difficult situations tactfully and confidentially
The ability to exhibit cultural humility when working with staff and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds
The ability to lead by example and routinely demonstrate behavior consistent with Launch’s values, or children, families, employees and mission.
The ability to collaborate with on-site educators, colleagues and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, on-site programs.
The ability to communicate effectively, professionally and empathetically in both written and verbal formats.
The ability to work effectively in a normal office environment; physical requirements include normal walking, sitting, bending, twisting, standing and reaching activities and the ability to regularly lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.
Strong organizational skills, demonstrated by (but not limited to) a safe, clean and effectively managed worksite and compliance with Launch’s confidentiality policy regarding child, family and employee information.
Proficiency with appropriate software, including MS Office and Procare.
Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and enhance skills that promote Equity and Inclusion
Condition of Employment – Pre-hire
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance
TB Clearance
Food Worker Card
First Aid/CPR
Blood Borne Pathogens/HIV training
Mandated Reported Training
MMR Vaccination Record
Must attend any required training
Condition of Employment – After Hire
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families Trainings:
Medication Management
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Families Experiencing Homelessness
Abusive Head Trauma
Within 1 Month of Hire
Completion of STARS Basic 30 hour Child Care course
Leading the charge to brilliant outcomes for children by ensuring equitable access to high quality learning and care
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1977
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
LinkedIn followers
429
Launch is a nonprofit that provides effective, affordable preschool, afterschool, summer camp, and family support programs at 13 locations in Seattle and Renton. Each year we serve more than 750 children ages 0-12 and their families — foundational years when our social, emotional and academic support help launch young lives on a trajectory of success. Drawing on over 45 years of experience, we serve as a proven model of effective programming and a passionate advocate for children, families and communities.
Launch makes a difference for children and families by:
• Providing high-quality, effective programs grounded in research on best practices
• Reducing the opportunity gap and ensuring equitable program access for children and families, particularly those furthest from educational justice
• Collaborating with families, schools, and nonprofit partners to ensure that every child and family has the support and resources they need to be successful
• Publicly advocating for policies, programs, and funding that benefits children and families
• Participating in local, regional, and national program quality and collective action initiatives
• Helping build the early learning, education, and youth development fields by training the next generation of teachers through extensive professional development and coaching
• Creating innovative programs that help drive changes in the sector and improve outcomes for children and families
Offices: 3401 Rainier Ave S, Suite A, Seattle, Washington 98144, US
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