Preschool Early Childhood Education Teacher

EOCFWA•Long Beach, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission: To Connect, Empower, and Transform the lives of Children & Families About EOCF: Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is committed to supporting children and families through developmentally appropriate early learning programs. We believe in empowering staff and equipping classrooms to ensure every child thrives. Position Summary: Do you enjoy creating engaging learning experiences for young children? Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow, and succeed through play exploration and meaningful relationships? Join our team as an Early Childhood Education Teacher and help create a positive, nurturing classroom environment where children can thrive. In this role, you will plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children enrolled in our Long Beach Head Start program. Working collaboratively with families and classroom staff, you will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports the unique strengths and needs of every child.

Requirements

Associate's degree in early childhood education or child development or Associates degree in a related field with 30 quarter/20 semester credits in ECE related courses.

Nice To Haves

One year of paid or formal volunteer/internship experience with groups of children 3-5 years of age in an early childhood setting.
Bilingual highly desired.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children enrolled in our Long Beach Head Start program.
Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports the unique strengths and needs of every child.
Apply knowledge of child development and early childhood education to effectively plan and implement curriculum.
Observe and assess children on your case load and set individualized goals.
Understand and implement current best practices of early childhood education.
Prepare the classroom environment to meet the educational needs of each child.
Track each child's progress and incorporate the information into the curriculum.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Be proficient with technology for maintaining accurate records, completing documentation and meeting reporting requirements.
Apply the team approach to resolving problems or conflicts.
Be adaptable to new systems, software, and digital tools used in early learning environments.
Demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Receive information and feedback in an understanding manner.
Attend appropriate staff meetings and out-of-town training sessions as assigned.
Perform the physical requirements of the job which include regular crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor to assist and engage with children, and outdoors on a playground setting monitoring safe play and supervision.