PRESCHOOL & TODDLER TEACHER
Eastridge Christian Assembly
Issaquah, WA
- $20 to $25 Hourly
- Full-Time
Job Description
Professionalism
- Respect and maintain confidentiality about center issues regarding children, families, staff and the center operations.
- Support and understand ECLC’s culture, vision and policies
- Responsible for all required paperwork for ECLC
- Attend all staff meetings and family events during work hours
- Continue professional development by attending ECE classes and seminars
- Understand the ages and stages of child development
- Take constructive criticism and feedback positively
- Report to work on time and maintain consistent attendance
- Be flexible about changing your working schedule
- Dress, look and act professional at all times
- Model excellent behavior for the children
- No use of cellphones during working hours outside of Procare App use
- Inform families if you are going to be on vacation
Health and Safety - Follow all the safety and health policies
- Always know the number of children in your care
- Supervise children at all times
- Complete all required paperwork (accident reports, medication etc.)
- Keep a clean, safe and clutter-free environment in your classroom and other areas including the center playground
- Make sure all food and serving items are placed on the hallway table promptly for pick up after snacks and lunch
- Always make sure the playground is clean and safe
- Teach the children the playground rules and be consistent
- Teach and encourage children to establish safe and healthy practices
- We are a smoke free center
Curriculum
- Implement a developmentally age-appropriate curriculum using our Teaching Beyond Paper resources and outline given by the Teacher Supervisor
- Teach around each individual child’s needs and developmental level
- Provide a variety of materials and experiences that encourage children to be creative, problem solve and experiment
- Rotate center materials and learning toys monthly
- Plan weekly activities, projects and lessons in Math, Language, Science, Social Studies and any other required areas
- Have weekly lesson plans completed on time; turned into the Program Supervisor every Thursday. One must also be posted outside of your classroom on the parent board.
- Make sure your daily schedule is balanced and it includes: indoor/outdoor activities, quiet and active activities, fine and gross motor activities (this should be posted inside and outside of the classroom)
- Be flexible about changing the classroom schedule around the needs of the children
- Assessments will be done 2 times per year. Please make sure these are done on time.
- Be sure to know where every child is academically, socially and emotionally
- Make a portfolio of each child’s works, accomplishments and documentation. Add at least 1-2 projects/pages per month to each child’s portfolio
- Provide plenty of structured activities as well as free choice activities
- Get down at the children’s level
- Have an emergency contact sheet for all the children in your Go-Bag. This will be provided by the office.
- Be able to work with children in large, small, and individual groups
Teamwork
- Assume a fair share of work. Take initiative.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships of respect with co-workers and administration
- Communicate respectfully to resolve conflicts/Avoid gossip
- Assume additional center responsibilities as needed such as cleaning and working in other classrooms, etc.
- Be willing to switch schedules with your co-teachers as needed
Leadership
- Orient new staff to classroom routines, schedules, curriculum practices, children and their families
- Be in charge and take leadership and accountability over your classroom
- Collaborate in developing a plan to implement classroom goals & classroom duties
- Make sure that the daily routines and responsibilities are shared and taught to all new staff members
- Model appropriate behavior with children, families and staff interaction between staff, children and families
- Interact respectfully with all staff, children and families by smiling and speaking in a kind, friendly tone.
- Welcome all families and children as they enter your classroom
- Be flexible and supportive of new children and their families that are transitioning in your class.
- Practice Positive Discipline Procedures with the children in your class using Love & Logic
- Greet ALL families in the center
- Always respond to parents with respect, interest and sensitivity
- Be confidential about family personal issues
- Acknowledge tours and introduce yourself if possible.
Physical Requirements
- Must follow state, federal and ECLC policies and procedures which include state background check, TB tests, and first aid and CPR certification.
- Respond appropriately to multiple and unexpected situations
- Frequently lift, move, and hold children from 10 to 40 pounds
- Maintain physical and mental alertness and appropriate level of energy
Educational Requirements
Must have one of the following educational requirements:
- 30 Hour STARS Training Course
- PACE Program
- AA in Early Childhood Education or related field
- BA/MA in Early Childhood Education or related field
And all of the following:
- Must meet federal and state requirements and maintain credentials for the position.
- Complete 10 Hrs. of STARS training per year
- Must have classroom experience as a lead teacher in a school, kindergarten, preschool or toddler program
Address
Eastridge Christian Assembly
Issaquah, WA
98029
USA
Industry
Education
Posted date
Over a month ago
How can the hiring manager reach you?
You Already Have an Account
We're sending an email you can use to verify and access your account.
If you know your password, you can go to the sign in page.