About This Role
Working as a full-time teacher, you will join a teaching team and facilitate play-based learning experiences in one of the Preschool classrooms. This role suits an educator committed to social justice who enjoys being part of a close-knit community.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate play-based learning experiences in one of the Preschool classrooms
- Facilitate emergent and project approach curriculum
- Facilitate social emotional curriculum
- Facilitate field trips and outdoor exploration with Preschool students
- Collaborate with other educators
- Arrive on time to work
Requirements
- 18 years old (Required)
- High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Reliably commute or planning to relocate to Seattle, WA before starting work (Required)
- Provide the phone numbers and emails for 3 professional references
- Register in DCYF (Department of Children Youth and Families) State Registry, MERIT
- Obtain and maintain DCYF background check and finger print clearance
- Provide results of a TB test that are not older than 12 months
- Provide proof of MMR vaccine
- Provide 30 hour basic training MERIT course certificate
- Provide current CPR and First aid training
- Provide Blood Borne Pathogens Certificate from the last 12 months
- Provide Food Handler's Permit
Nice to have:
- At least 1 year teaching experience in a licensed child care program
- Experience with ASQ screenings
- 12+ college credits in ECE, Education or human development
Benefits
- Full premium cost of medical/dental/vision plan covered, valued at around $800/mo. for all full time faculty members
- 401k plus employer match after one year of employment
- Employer Paid Orca Card
- 16 Paid holidays including a floating holiday to use within 10 days of your birthday and 1 week paid Winter Break every December
- Earn up to 16 days of PTO within your first year
- Opportunities for advancement
- Up to 10 paid hours for state required trainings
- Up to $600/year reimbursement towards state required trainings and/or college courses that contribute toward and ECE degree
- Paid Planning and Prep Time away from children during regular work hours
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6:00pm with a paid 30 min lunch; schedules are subject to change, consistency is the goal
- Contract: union position with full benefits starting 90 days after hire