Preschool Lead Teacher 2 - Capital Hill

Community Day School • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Preschool Lead Teacher 2 is responsible for providing a safe, caring and academically and socially enriching environment for preschool children. This position ensures that all activities are developmentally appropriate, consistent with curriculum guidelines, and meet all identified academic and developmental domains. This is a full-time, non-exempt position overseen by the Program Site Manager.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Youth Development, Child Development or related field.
• 30 or more approved quarter credits in ECE, verified through MERIT.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working with preschool children (3-5 years old), including experience in behavior management and age-appropriate activity planning.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to lead staff in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• The ability to problem-solve, think strategically, and handle sensitive information and difficult situations tactfully and confidentially.
• The ability to exhibit cultural humility when working with staff and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• The ability to lead by example and routinely demonstrate behavior consistent with Launch’s values.
• The ability to collaborate with on-site educators, colleagues and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, on-site programs.
• The ability to communicate effectively, professionally and empathetically in both written and verbal formats.
• Strong organizational skills, demonstrated by a safe, clean and effectively managed worksite.
• Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and enhance skills that promote Equity and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with other Preschool Lead Teachers, plan and lead all activities in a classroom, with a focus on providing quality kindergarten readiness preparedness programs for children 3-5 years or age.
• Plan, prepare, implement and clean-up activities and projects using the HighScope program outline.
• Provide positive behavior guidance.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes and modifications as recommended by coaches, leadership, and changing trends in early childhood education.
• Maintain center appearance and cleanliness, including post activity clean up.
• Serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks in accordance with Department of Health Food Safety standards and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Communicate frequently with parents, site leadership, and other key stakeholders about classroom activities, observations and identified progress.
• Prepare and schedule parent/teacher conferences.

Benefits

• 401K Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree