Lead Teacher (Older Preschool)

Vision House • Shoreline, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher at Vision House Children's Village Child Care Center plays a crucial role in providing a nurturing, Christ-centered environment where children can develop positive relationships and a love of learning. The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula, fostering a safe and engaging classroom, and maintaining communication with parents and staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a childcare setting.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Have or acquire an ECE (Early Childhood Education) Initial Certificate or equivalent, as verified in the electronic workforce registry.
• Progress toward an ECE Short Certificate within 2 years of receiving the ECE Initial Certificate.
• Proven ability in all areas of early childhood curriculum development and implementation, including language development, music, art, and more.
• Experience in managing classroom behavior and applying positive discipline strategies to promote a supportive learning environment.
• Food Handler's Permit.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR certification prior to start.
• Proof of negative TB test and MMR vaccine prior to start.
• Completion of 30 hours of STARS training and registration with MERIT prior to start.
• Proficiency in using early childhood education software tools to track attendance, communicate with parents, and maintain lesson plans.
• A love for children and a desire to impact their lives positively through education.
• Active Christian faith, with the ability to sign Vision House’s Statement of Faith.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to pass background check

Responsibilities

• Cultivate positive relationships with children, creating a warm, supportive classroom environment.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive early childhood curricula, in coordination with other staff members.
• Develop daily individual and group lesson plans to meet the developmental needs of the children.
• Assess children's developmental progress regularly and make recommendations to the Director for any necessary referrals.
• Organize and maintain classroom supplies, documents, and equipment to support effective learning environments.
• Coordinate with the Child Care Director in assigning program and household tasks equitably among staff.
• Maintain daily communication with parents, providing verbal and written updates about their child's progress.
• Interpret and communicate center policies to assistant teachers and parents.
• Collaborate with other staff to implement routines and schedules in accordance with the center's standards.
• Maintain health and safety standards according to licensing requirements and ensure compliance with all state regulations.
• Assist in leading classroom activities during emergency drills and ensure children’s safety in emergency situations.
• Stay current on best practices and research in Early Childhood Education, particularly as it relates to serving children who have experienced trauma.
• Maintain necessary records, including attendance and developmental assessments.
• Provide feedback to the Child Care Director regarding staff performance, program delivery, and curriculum effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall operation of the childcare center.

Benefits

• Starting pay: $23.50 - $27.50 per hour DOE
• $500 Hiring Bonus
• Health insurance: Medical $65–$150/month, Dental $13/month, Vision $2/month (family rates available)
• Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• Generous paid time off: 3 weeks vacation to start, 13 paid holidays, and 9 days of sick leave (separate from PFML & FMLA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer-sponsored life insurance
• Childcare tuition assistance for Vision House programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees