Urgently Hiring

Read more about CSWS vision, mission, and values at our website: https://cswsplay.org/mission

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the classroom and studio teacher and in consultation with other team members, support and implement an exceptional program for children ages 3 to 5 years that embodies the “Community School Experience.” This includes working within each “assigned” teaching partnership to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, activities, and organizing a classroom environment that functions as a third teacher, while staying focused on the needs of the children and being flexible in allowing them to either lead or follow.
• Be familiar with the existing set of agreements each classroom team has in place to guide your collaborative practice throughout the year.
• Proactively support the classroom teaching team in planning and organizing as needed.
• Participate in keeping an overall account of each child’s development by providing feedback to the team that reflects children’s individual growth.
• Stay up to date and maintain regular communication about the projects and interests being pursued in the classrooms.
• Contribute to, as requested, a weekly account of classroom happenings that may include children’s experiences, learning opportunities, documentation of progress or process that will be posted by the teaching team.
• Snack time set-up and clean-up as needed.
• Attend trainings as outlined in your goals and on the staff calendar.
• Assure that the classroom, outside areas, and bathroom are clean and safe.
• Help maintain the overall health and safety of the building by reporting issues to the director.

Requirements

• Able to physically handle the demands of working with children including but not limited to lifting 50 lbs, standing, kneeling and sitting on the floor for extended periods of time
• Meet the WA STARS requirements, which include:

-Current certificates in First Aid/CPR, HIV/AIDS and Blood Borne

-Pathogens

-Current Food Handler’s Permit

-Negative TB Test

-MMR vaccination or proof of measles immunity

-Must pass formal criminal background check as defined by RCW.43.43.830

-STARS number and basic training

-COVID-19 vaccination

Schedule

• Monday through Friday: 8AM - 4PM
• Includes paid hours of work per week for items such as: planning, training, meetings, and events

Benefits

Community School of West Seattle has an equity-driven benefits package that includes:

• Paid 30-minute lunch break
• 6 Paid Time Off (PTO) days, increasing with tenure
• Approximately 20 paid days off in addition to PTO when school is closed (see staff calendar)
• Dedicated Professional Development Days
• Early dismissal every Wednesday to support professional growth and educator collaboration (beginning 2023-2034 school year).
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Opportunities for continued education
• Free street parking and snacks
• Reduced Childcare

CSWS is an equal opportunity employer. CSWS strongly values what diversity brings to our school and our organization. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and welcoming students, families, employees, board members, and volunteers of any race, color, nationality, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family make-up or circumstances. CSWS encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, and LGBTQ candidates. All job applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal Equal Employment Opportunity laws.

Remote interview process. Personal protective equipment provided or required. Temperature screenings. Social distancing guidelines in place. Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place. COVID-specific sick policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)
• Teaching: 2 years (Required)
• Early childhood education: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person