Enrichment Teacher - $750 Sign On Bonus!

Launch•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Launch seeks an Enrichment Teacher to provide school-age children with a safe, caring, academically enriching, and socially supportive environment. The role ensures that curriculum and activities are developmentally appropriate and address identified academic and developmental domains. Launch serves children ages 3–12 through preschool, after-school, and summer programs at Seattle public schools, community centers, and an Impact Public Schools location. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., with 25 hours guaranteed per week. The hourly pay range is $22–$23. A $750 sign-on bonus is offered: $375 after the first month of employment and $375 after successful completion of 90 days. The position is non-exempt and reports to the Program Site Manager. Employees must obtain and maintain the listed clearances, training, and credentials, attend required training, and may be assigned other duties or work in other functional areas as needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
At least one year of education beyond high school.
At least two years of experience working with children.
At least one year of experience working with school-age children, with demonstrated knowledge and competence in behavior management and activity planning or coordination.
Ability to manage confidential information appropriately.
Ability to communicate positively and proactively with children and adults.
Ability to create varied, versatile, age-appropriate activities for children at different ages and developmental stages.
Ability to work effectively independently and as a team member.
Ability to work and interact with children and parents.
Ability to create and implement curriculum using Student Voice and Choice.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
Time-management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on cross-functional teams with a wide range of personalities.
Problem-solving ability and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance, TB clearance, a Food Worker Card, First Aid/CPR certification, Blood Borne Pathogens/HIV training, Mandated Reporter Training, and an MMR vaccination record.
Must attend required training, including Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families trainings in Medication Management, Disaster and Emergency Preparedness, Families Experiencing Homelessness, and Abusive Head Trauma.
Must complete the STARS Basic 30-hour Child Care course within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

An AA degree in education or a related field.
Experience working in a nonprofit organization.
A BA degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.

Responsibilities

Create weekly lesson plans aligned with Expanded Learning Opportunities best practices.
Supervise and manage groups of children.
Attend scheduled staff meetings.
Maintain children’s safety and the site’s organization and cleanliness.
Prepare and serve snacks to children.
Engage children in enrichment activities and provide homework support.
Build strong, nurturing relationships with children and families.
Communicate positively with parents, staff, the supervisor, and the school.
Enforce general safety rules of the center.
Assist with positive behavior management when required.
Obtain required training and ongoing professional development.