Lead Teacher, Tomorrow's Hope

Housing Hope•Everett, WA

6h•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher plans and implements a relationship-based, child directed, and individualized early childhood experience for children enrolled at Tomorrow’s Hope in accordance with policies, procedures and philosophy of Housing Hope and the Tomorrow's Hope program and state licensing requirements. Tomorrow’s Hope is proud to be part of the Washington State Early Achievers Program.

Requirements

CDA or AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or higher with a minimum of 2 years of early childhood education experience
18 Years of age or older
Negative TB test (Mantua Method)
Fully Covid 19 vaccinated
HIV/Aids Training
Blood Borne Pathogens Training
CPR/First Aid Training (Adult and Child)
Currently registered in MERIT system, or the ability to be in the system within 1 week of employment
Portable Background Check clearance
Valid Washington state driver’s license (if driving the van)
Able to follow written and verbal direction
Must like working with children
Skilled in team approach
Working knowledge of the issues related to homelessness and poverty.
Exhibit strong organizational, time management, record keeping and documentation skills

Responsibilities

Current and developmentally appropriate best practices for children.
Early childhood education, child development, classroom and behavior management, developmentally appropriate curriculum, language/literacy development and individualized learning systems.
Health and safety issues for children and their families.
Principles of effective supervision.
Establish consistent, stable and supportive relationships with children and their families.
Embrace the role of a parent as the primary educator and nurturer in their child’s life.
Promote and support attachment between parent and child.
Work cooperatively with co-workers and families from diverse cultural, socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
Continue to increase professional knowledge, skills and competencies in job related areas and incorporate and demonstrate new knowledge and skills on job.
Use the team approach to resolve problems and conflicts.
Demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication skills, receive information and feedback in an understanding manner, and use good judgment.
Attend appropriate staff meetings and professional learning sessions as requested.
Plan, organize, perform, direct, and assess all work related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programming for individual children.
Establish the classroom environment and systems including room arrangement, curriculum materials, supplies and daily room schedule in support of Early Achievers.
Ensure the safety through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment and regular practice of emergency drills.
Ensure that the confidentiality of all children and families is maintained and handles confidential and sensitive information regarding children, families and staff in a professional manner.
Maintain compliance with Washington State licensing standards, Tomorrow’s Hope policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in required trainings sessions and staff meetings.
Establish, maintain and update all documentation and records on children in the classroom. (Teaching Strategies Gold)
Accept responsibility for quality of job performance, and make changes as needed.
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, orienting and training members of your team.
Assist with office tasks as assigned.
Drive vans as assigned.
Other tasks or responsibilities as assigned to keep the center safe, clean and healthy.