SELF - SUPPORT FOR EARLY LEARNING & FAMILY
ECEAP Lead Teacher (Finance)
Employment Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Center Director
Supervises: n/a
Rate of Pay: $18.63-$21.19/hour
Benefits
Employees working an average of 30 hours or more are eligible for:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
PTO
Paid Holidays
401k with 2.5% match
Employee Assistance Program
$10,000 Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary STD, LTD, and additional life insurance
Quarterly passes to Columbia Sportwear and Adidas employee store
Who we are:
Support for Early Learning and Families (SELF) collaborates with the Educational Service District (ESD) 112 in Vancouver, WA to provide staffing and talent management for Child Care Centers primarily in Southwest WA. Our staff serve infants through school age children and their families. We employ over 100 employees and are dedicated to ensuring every child in our community thrives. We seek to employ leaders who carry a growth mindset and are passionate about impacting the lives of young children. We value leadership, connection, accountability and innovation.
General Description of Position:Under the supervision of the Center Director, the ECEAP Lead Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and supervised educational setting for children whose age range from three-five years in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). Teachers work within the framework of age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans, to promote the health, nutrition and education of ECEAP children in their care. Teachers encourage parental involvement in educational planning, goal setting, and center activities. Responsibilities include supervising and delegating responsibilities to classroom staff, providing direct services and engaging with children in the classroom, as well as regular collaborative planning and follow-up, using program databases and tools. This specific position will serve in the ECEAP Working Day classroom. This is a full year, fully time position.
Minimum Qualifications
18 years of age or older (Department of Children, Youth and Families minimum licensing requirement).
High school diploma.
Must meet one of the following (or be willing to within 5 years of hire):
AA or higher, 30 credits must be ECE
Valid WA State Teaching certificate in ECE
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds of families served.
Essential Functions:
Must be present during all hours per year of child direct service hours, whenever needed to ensure a safe learning environment.
Demonstrate competency to implement program activities under the direction of a lead teacher.
Plan and implement curriculum, posted lesson plans, and class schedules.
Establish and maintain positive communication using collaborative methods to problem solve and interact with families, children, and staff.
Maintain all required records and child files in an accurate and timely manner. Assist teacher in daily observations and the collecting and assembling of child portfolios.
Set up the environment of the room with well-defined interest areas. Set up toys and materials so that they are accessible to children.
Establish plans to meet the needs of the individual children with concerns for interests, disabilities, special talents, cultural background and individual styles.
Support and follow the guidance techniques posted in the classroom.
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate regularly in staff meetings, in-service programs, and workshops. This may require the ability to work occasional nights and weekends.
Assist with child assessments and conducting child-center observations as required throughout the program year. Includes supporting other centers throughout SW Washington.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical/Strength Requirements:
Regular attendance during scheduled work hours.
Must present a professional and positive demeanor in behavior and dress.
Requires the ability to move or traverse about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, center activities, etc.
Moderate or frequent exposure to loud noises, outside weather elements, and temperature changes.
Lifting requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects including, the human body.
Job involves sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, and/or pulling. Position involves physical mobility with or without reasonable accommodation to perform essential functions of the job.
Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of a portable background check and clearance through the Department of Children Youth and Families.
Valid certification in Child/Adult CPR, first-aid, HIV/Blood Borne Pathogens training and current food handler's card.
Valid negative TB test completed within the previous twelve months.
Provide an initial health exam completed by medical provider showing you are free from communicable diseases.
Provide documentation showing immunity to the MMR.
Participation in the State Training and Registry System (STARS) program required. Initial basic training to be attended on employee's time and at employee expense within 3 months of employment (may be waived for qualified employees).
Ten hours of continuing education required annually per child care licensing requirements. Completion of 10 hours of ECE training required annually.
SELF is an Equal Opportunity Employer