ECE Teacher-MCDC ($64,143 - $140,410 Annually) DOE

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

4d•$64,143 - $140,410

About The Position

Under general supervision, the ECE Teacher teaches and instructs preschool children in a curriculum covering pre-academic, social, adaptive, communication, and motor skills. The teacher prepares and implements weekly lesson plans in accordance with the established program curriculum and assists in integrating Muckleshoot language and culture into the classroom. The role includes conducting developmental screenings, maintaining a healthy, safe, and developmentally appropriate program, and providing opportunities for parents to learn about their children's growth and development. The teacher directs instructional assistants and volunteers, participates in school and IEP/IFSP/ILP meetings and trainings, plans parent conferences, and supports parent involvement in the classroom. The teacher maintains required records and reports, manages instructional materials and supplies, supervises students in varied educational settings, and uses positive reinforcement and other appropriate techniques to support student behavior and appreciation of human diversity. The role also involves maintaining an orderly, positive learning environment and using sound judgment when assisting injured or ill students. Employees may be expected to perform a broad range of office and field duties from time to time, which may or may not relate to their regular responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field from an accredited college or university.
One year of professional experience teaching preschool-age children.
Pass a criminal background check and drug screen and meet health and immunization requirements.
Obtain satisfactory results on a pre-employment physical examination, including tuberculosis screening.
Valid Washington State driver’s license at appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.
Ability to design and implement lesson plans for students with a wide range of achievement.
Effective communication with students, parents or guardians, staff, and administrators.
Ability to work with children in an understanding, patient, receptive, and confident manner.
Ability to organize activities appropriate to students' maturity and attention spans.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and manage student behavior.
Skill in using standard office equipment, including a personal computer.
Knowledge of early childhood education teaching processes and techniques, child development, developmental behavior characteristics, effective behavior management, and student safety rules and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively, work positively and confidently with students, observe safe work practices, maintain cooperative work relationships, arrive punctually, attend required training, and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, talk, and hear; occasionally sit, use hands to operate or handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and implement weekly lesson plans in accordance with the established program curriculum.
Assist in integrating Muckleshoot language and culture into the classroom.
Conduct developmental screenings and maintain a healthy, safe, and developmentally appropriate program.
Provide opportunities for parents to learn about their children's growth and development.
Direct the activities of instructional assistants and volunteers.
Participate in school meetings, IEP/IFSP/ILP meetings, in-service sessions, and other trainings.
Plan and participate in parent conferences and support parent involvement in the classroom.
Prepare and maintain required documentation and records and provide administrative reports.
Requisition, store, and maintain inventory of textbooks, instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.
Supervise students in a variety of educational settings.
Use positive reinforcement and appropriate techniques to support student behavior and appreciation of human diversity.
Plan, organize, and develop instructional materials and learning aids for individual students or small groups.
Use good judgment when assisting injured or physically ill students.
Maintain an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
Perform a range of office and field duties as needed.