The Lilac City Early Learning Center staff is excited to add to our team. We are looking for a dependable, caring teacher to serve as a Lead or Assistant Teacher, working with our Pre-K group. We will be evaluating new hire candidates as well as existing staff, and, with that, are leaving the roles to be determined based on best fit and teaching team dynamics. Pay listed would vary depending final roles.

An ideal candidate would be available to work Monday-Friday. We are able to be flexible on shifts either working 8 hours daily, 10 hours four days per week or something in between, depending on preference. We are happy to consider other scheduling options for the right applicant.

We offer above average wages, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement and more!), free training for staff (STARS, Conscious Discipline, Early Achievers, etc.), paid training hours and educational scholarships/grants.

Job duties include:

To arrive ready to work at scheduled time and be prepared to stay until shift is over

Plan both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.

Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child

Participate in completing quarterly assessment of children's development

Participate in Parent-Teacher conferences

Maintain daily open communication with parents

Maintain confidentiality

Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy

Maintain a safe and healthy environment

Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials

Attend in-service and staff meetings

Supervise aides and volunteers in the classroom

Keep all appropriate records such as attendance, medication, incident reports and time sheets

Meet all applicable licensing regulations

Wear child friendly clothing and accessories

Update and maintain online records through MERIT

All applicants must have, or be willing to obtain upon hire, Negative TB Test (past 12 months), Proof of MMR and Vaccination, Blood Borne Pathogens training, WA Food Handlers Certificate, Infant/Child CPR & First Aid Certification, DCYF Background Check, DCYF Mandatory Trainings (online) and 30 Hour Basic STARS training (within 90 days of hire).

We are looking forward to reading your application.

Available shifts and compensation: Available shifts all days except Sundays and Saturdays. Compensation is $18.00 - $21.53/hour.

About Lilac City Early Learning Center: We strive to provide a nurturing, cooperative classroom environment that promotes cultural values and supports positive relationships and respectful interaction. We believe that, by empowering children, they will possess confidence in their abilities and establish lasting relationships with teachers and peers. We will achieve this by fostering the intellectual, creative, social, emotional, and physical growth and development of our students. We aspire to have each child develop a positive outlook towards school, a better appreciation of the world around them, and acquire a lifelong love for learning during their time spent at Lilac City Early Learning Center.

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