Preschool Lead Teacher 2 - Capital Hill

Community Day School•Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Launch is dedicated to ensuring a brilliant start for all children. Through our preschool, after school and summer programs, we provide equitable access to the highest-quality learning and care in a safe, enriching environment that prepares children for success in school and life. Job Summary 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, which can include Youth Recreation/Development, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Psychology, Social Work with an emphasis on Human Development
A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college and verified as “approved” in MERIT
30 or more approved quarter credits in ECE, verified through MERIT. Up to 10 credits may be classified as ECE-School Age hybrid (“E/S”) credits
Minimum three (3) years of experience working with preschool children (3-5 years old), including experience in behavior management and age-appropriate activity planning
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, or children, families, employees and mission
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
The ability to work effectively in a normal office environment; physical requirements include normal walking, sitting, bending, twisting, standing and reaching activities and the ability to regularly lift items weighing up to 25 lbs
Strong organizational skills, demonstrated by (but not limited to) a safe, clean and effectively managed worksite and compliance with Launch’s confidentiality policy regarding child, family and employee information
Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and enhance skills that promote Equity and Inclusion
Maintaining the following: criminal record clearance, Food Worker Card, First Aid/CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens/HIV training, Mandated Reported Training Vaccination Record.
Maintain Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families Trainings: Medication Management, Disaster and Emergency Preparedness, Families Experiencing Homelessness, Abusive Head Trauma
Completion of STARS Basic 30 hour Child Care course

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. Behavior is a way for children to communicate, ask yourself why them might be having a certain way. Be specific about what you want children to do, rather than what you do not want them to do
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, etc. Prepare and schedule parent/teacher conferences