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 Teacher, working with our Infant 2 group. 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 operate these classrooms at a 1:4 ratio and teachers are supported in the classroom and with families by a Mental Health Specialist, Mentor Coach and Family Navigator and other EHS support staff as relevant.

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 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.