Instructor - ECEAP - 20273118

Clover Park School District • Lakewood, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the building administrator, provide children a learning environment with varied experiences that encourage age and stage appropriate development, while enhancing the parental role as the primary influence on child education and development.

Requirements

• An AA degree in Early Childhood Education AND two (2) years of successful experience working in an early childhood classroom.
• Knowledge of and competency in curriculum areas such as music, art, science, pre- reading, story telling, and language development.
• Knowledge of and competency in planning, scheduling, record keeping, classroom arrangement and management, physical safety of children, and health needs of children.
• Ability to effectively work with and communicate with students, parents, volunteers, staff, and administration within a diverse cultural and socio-economic environment.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Access to personal vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be organized and dependable.
• Successful completion of fingerprint and background check.
• Proof of physical examination and tuberculosis skin test. Positive test results must be accompanied by a physician’s statement or chest x-ray.
• First aid and CPR card.
• Food and Beverage Handlers permit.
• Current valid Washington State drivers license and proof of insurance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to JBLM in compliance with the REAL ID Act and all applicable installation access requirements.

Nice To Haves

• BA degree in Early childhood Education OR BA degree in a related field with Early Childhood Education endorsement.
• Experience with low income families.
• Ability to use all software packages included in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access).

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop a daily schedule of classroom routines and activities. Prepare and implement lesson plans in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards and the Head Start Work Plan.
• Interact positively with all children to support individual learning and meet emotional needs. Provide a curriculum and multi-cultural environment that meets the needs of each child, including those with disabilities.
• Communicate regularly and respectfully with families while involving them in the educational program. Encourage and support families working toward established goals.
• Conduct a minimum of four (4) family visits per year; two (2) on site, two (2) off site.
• Attend monthly teacher/parent meetings during the day or evening, as necessary.
• Conduct and document written observations of individual children. Develop a learning plan for each child within six (6) weeks of school entry.
• Administer standardized screening tools for each child within 45 calendar days of school entry. Re-screen and refer, as necessary.
• Direct and train Head Start/ECEAP Teacher Assistants. Recruit and train volunteers for the classroom.
• Participate in interdisciplinary planning for children and families, including staffing and other cross-component coordination efforts.
• Maintain complete and confidential records on each child.
• Maintain knowledge and skills by attending in-service training.
• Assist with the planning, preparation, and serving of meals to children, as well as share the meal period with the children.
• Provide for the physical welfare of each child; may include diaper changing and providing first aid.
• Conduct regular classroom housekeeping duties. May include vacuuming, washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits
• Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan
• tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree