Supervising Teacher

EOCFWA•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

The Supervising Teacher supports EOCF’s mission to connect, empower, and transform the lives of children and families by planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood education experience. The role supervises and coaches classroom staff and combines classroom teaching with day-to-day center oversight. Center oversight may include licensing compliance activities, data entry, reporting, and attendance. The position also works directly with families to coordinate services and care for their children and performs other related duties. The schedule is 40 hours per week during the school year.

Requirements

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Two years of consistent paid experience teaching groups of children ages 3 to 5 in an early childhood setting.
Six months of consistent paid supervisory experience.
Knowledge of technological proficiency and Washington State licensing requirements.
Knowledge of principles of child development and early childhood curriculum planning.
Knowledge of principles of effective supervision.
Knowledge of current best practices in early childhood development and education.
Ability to demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication, receive information and feedback in an understanding manner, and use good judgment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Bilingual ability is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate early childhood education experience for children.
Teach in the classroom.
Supervise and coach classroom staff.
Oversee day-to-day center operations, which may include licensing compliance activities, data entry, reporting, and attendance.
Work directly with families to coordinate services and care for their child.
Observe and assess children and set individualized goals.
Prepare the classroom environment to meet each child's educational needs.
Track each child's progress and incorporate the information into the curriculum.
Work cooperatively with staff members and clients from varying backgrounds.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Use a team approach to resolve problems or conflicts.
Attend appropriate staff meetings and assigned out-of-town training sessions.
Prepare and manage required records, reports, and other documents.