Lead Teacher (69148)

Job DetailsJob Location: Trailside ECEAP - Everett, WA 98208Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Associate's Degree - 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $27.09 - $29.94 HourlyJob Shift: DayAbout VOAWW: Volunteers of America Western Washington is a non-profit organization operating in Western Washington for over 125 years. Our Christian roots drive us to put our faith into action for the benefit of every member of the community. We celebrate our unique perspectives that allow us to better serve and uplift our community – and each other. Benefits (Full time) Vacation and Sick Time: Vacation up to 200 hours, Sick time up to 108.64 hours Competitive compensation Holidays: 8 paid per year + 2 paid floating holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Savings Account (FSA) medical & dependent care Free Employee Assistance program 403(b) Retirement Plan matching Professional Development opportunities General Function: The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a high-quality early learning program that promotes the growth and development of each child through developmentally appropriate and individualized instruction aligned with ECEAP Performance Standards. This position creates a safe and engaging learning environment; monitors and assesses children's progress; and collaborates with families and support staff to foster positive child outcomes and meaningful family engagement. Principal Activities: The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in a business office environment to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Planning curriculum and designing learning environments based upon knowledge of child development, best practice, ECEAP performance standards, emergent curriculum, and individualized instruction. Observing, documenting, and assessing children’s growth and development according to ECEAP standards. Implementing and supervising age and developmentally appropriate learning activities. Planning and implementing positive guidance strategies designed to meet the individual needs of the children in care; address children’s unmet needs; support positive child outcomes; communicate and partner with the ECEAP family support specialist and child’s family, connecting families to professional resources and services when needed or desired. Building and sustaining warm, responsive, and positive relationships with all children and families so parents feel welcome and invited to engage and participate in classroom activities. Read, speak, stand, walk, sit, and use a computer keyboard and monitor. Hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, children, parents, and volunteers. Reach above head, bend to the floor, and perform repetitive movements. Transfer up to 50 lbs. with help. Have sufficient finger dexterity to open containers, buttons, and zippers. This position may be exposed to bodily fluids, infections, and odors. All ECEAP employees are required to obtain the following within 30 days of employment or prior to first workday, whichever comes sooner: A current Infant, Child, and Adult First Aid/CPR Certification HIV/AIDS and Blood-Borne Pathogens Training Washington State Patrol/MERIT Background Check Hepatitis B Vaccination (optional) TB Test MMR Vaccination Proof Food Handler’s Card Effect on End Results: Children experience a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports their individual development, school readiness, and positive social-emotional growth. Families are actively engaged as partners in their child's education, resulting in improved child outcomes, strong family relationships, and compliance with ECEAP Performance Standards. QualificationsQualifications: All persons serving in the role of ECEAP Teacher must meet one of the following qualifications: An associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in early childhood education.  A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-Grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education. Proficiency in the use of basic Microsoft Operating System, Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Internet Explorer preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions are made without consideration of individuals’ race, sex, age, national origin, disability status or any other protected characteristic.