Preschool Early Childhood Education Teacher

EOCFWA•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is seeking an Early Childhood Education Teacher to create and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children enrolled in its program. The role involves engaging young children through active play in a collaborative environment. The teacher applies knowledge of child development and early childhood education to plan and implement curriculum, observes and assesses children on their caseload, sets individualized goals, prepares classroom environments to meet children's educational needs, and tracks progress to inform curriculum. The teacher also maintains the confidentiality of records and information. A training plan may be considered depending on qualifications. The starting and maximum budgeted wage is $21.94–$22.93 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Interviews will begin as soon as a qualified pool of applicants is received. EOCF is an EEOC-compliant employer.

Requirements

Associate's degree in early childhood education or child development, or an associate's degree in a related field with 30 quarter or 20 semester credits in early childhood education-related courses.
Proficiency with technology for maintaining accurate records, completing documentation, and meeting reporting requirements.
Ability to apply a team approach to resolving problems or conflicts.
Ability to adapt to new systems, software, and digital tools used in early learning environments.
Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to receive information and feedback in an understanding manner.
Ability to attend appropriate staff meetings and out-of-town training sessions as assigned.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including regular crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and outdoor playground supervision.

Nice To Haves

One year of paid or formal volunteer/internship experience with groups of children ages 3–5 in an early childhood setting.
Bilingual ability is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of child development and early childhood education to plan and implement curriculum.
Observe and assess children on the teacher's caseload and set individualized goals.
Understand and implement current best practices in early childhood education.
Prepare the classroom environment to meet each child's educational needs.
Track each child's progress and incorporate that information into the curriculum.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Use technology to maintain accurate records, complete documentation, and meet reporting requirements.
Apply a team approach to resolving problems or conflicts.
Adapt to new systems, software, and digital tools used in early learning environments.
Demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication.
Receive information and feedback in an understanding manner.
Attend appropriate staff meetings and out-of-town training sessions as assigned.
Perform physical duties including crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor to assist and engage with children, and monitoring safe play and supervision outdoors on a playground.