We are looking for an experienced lead qualified teacher to join our WEE team!
A generalized list of job duties include:
- Establish and maintain daily schedule
- Maintain ratio within the classrooms
- Follow chain of command
- Lead assistant staff with team work, guidance and respect
- Complete weekly lesson plans, and implement
- Individualize lessons and interactions based on the age and developmental level of all children
- Make necessary accommodations for children with disabilities
- Make sure all classroom supplies are in rooms for the day
- Maintain safety and well being of all children in care
- Document and administer medications and sunscreen, when approved by the child’s parent and Director
- Document and change diapers every other hour, unless needed. Assist pottying/accidents when needed.
- Always take attendance and know how many children are within class. Document on attendance sheet.
- Maintain clean and organized classroom, bathroom, kitchen area, including at nap and at the end of day
- Greet parents and children upon arrival and departure
- Create a warm, inviting, organized, and stimulating learning environment
- Always label and date food in refrigerator and throw out food that is not labeled or dated
- Maintain organized and defined centers (sensory, housekeeping etc)
- Routinely check for safety concerns within the classroom, outside the classroom and the playground
- Decorate room with children’s art work
- Responsible for serving meals, making accommodations for food allergies and intolerances and documenting of meal counts for each meal
- Attend relevant trainings approved by Director
- Implement effective guidance and discipline techniques
- Maintain current Background Clearance, CPR, First Aid, annual STARS, BBP and Food Handlers card
- Assist and supervise field trips when needed
- Maintain confidentiality of children, staff and families
- Maintain professionalism in conduct and appearance
- Follow Wee Care Day Care Employee Handbook, Health Policy, and Disaster Policy, the WACS, Foundational Skills and Competencies, and Early Achievers standards including ERS and CLASS
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.25 - $23.25 per hour
Pre-Employment qualifications include:
TB test
Child Care Basic STARS
1st Aid/CPR
Early Childhood Education or experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Discounted child care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- WA ECE Initial Certificate or equivalent preferred