Early Childhood Lead Teacher: Infant

Summary

We are a private, large, Early Learning and Care facility located in Pullman, WA (www.buildingblocksccc.com)

The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care and classroom experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• State specific requirements: can provide upon request
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Educational Requirements

• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE or equivalent experience with a signed "continuing education contract"
• State educational requirements are dependent on position: can provide upon request

Physical Requirements

• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat, crawl or lift up to 35 lbs. to assist with caregiving needs such as diaper changing, feeding, interacting, etc.

• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.

Benefits

Employment Type
Full-time

Wage Range
$15.00-$17.00/hour, but all employees are paid minimum wage until onboarding requirements are complete ($14.49/hour). A raise is possible after 90 days, with excellent evaluation markers.

Benefits
Immediate benefits include: childcare relief for employees with children (if space is available), accumulation of paid sick leave and accumulation of paid Family Medical Leave
Additional personal and professional benefits are available after 6 months, depending on experience and education. This can include: PTO, Health/Medical Stipend, Paid Vacation