Mentor Teacher- Trettin Early Learning Center

About Us:

Trettin Early Learning Center is a non-profit organization providing high quality childcare for families in Seattle. The center is supported and housed in the University Congregational United Church of Christ. The non-sectarian program provides full-time, part-time, and drop-in childcare. The programs serve up to 85 children each weekday, ages 12 months through the time that they leave for Kindergarten. The organization provides a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment.

Job Title: Mentor Teacher

Job Type: Full-time (9:00-5:30, Monday-Friday)

Compensation range: $26-$28

Starting pay will be based on years of experience and level of ECE education

General Description:

Responsible for ensuring and growing the pedagogical best practices of the school, supporting educators, children, and families, and contributing to administrative duties, including in-service planning, scheduling, and support around enrollment and hiring. A core focus of this role is ensuring that anti-bias and anti-racist practices are integrated into all aspects of the school's pedagogy and operations.

The Responsibilities:

Pedagogical Alignment and Excellence

• Ensure quality and alignment of classroom teaching practices with Trettin’s pedagogical vision and best practices in the field, with an emphasis on anti-bias and anti-racist practices.
• Help shape the vision and continued connection to research and larger knowledge in the field, including anti-bias, anti-racist, and culturally responsive teaching.
• Support curriculum development on a weekly and annual basis.
• Design, lead, and offer resources in professional development for teaching faculty, ensuring that anti-bias and culturally relevant pedagogy are key components.

Supporting Educators

• Participate in performance evaluations.
• Support educators in their anti-bias practices and approach in the classroom
• Consistently supporting teachers in the classroom by modeling best practices.
• Provide classroom coverage as needed.
• Support educators in reaching individual annual goals.
• Ensure staff are up to date on all DCYF licensing requirements.
• Facilitate team dynamics and effectiveness by fostering collaborative practices and ensuring alignment with the school’s values.

Supporting Children and Families

• Provide resources and planning for children with additional needs.
• Build a network to bring in outside support and expertise when needed.
• Build relationships with families and attend teacher-family conferences as needed, supporting family engagement and culturally responsive communication.

Administration

• Support the enrollment process.
• Support the hiring, onboarding, and orientation of new staff.
• Manage the classroom teaching schedule, including absences, planning times, and breaks.

Board Participation:

• Adhere to Board policies, attend meetings, and assist the Executive Director with reports.

Licensing

• Ensure compliance with licensing and pertinent governing laws.
• Stay current on and help staff maintain compliance with all DCYF licensing requirements.

Note: This summary highlights core responsibilities; additional tasks may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of classroom experience in an early learning setting.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and passion for child development, anti-bias practices, childcare advocacy, and educational paradigms.
• Familiarity with DCYF licensing requirements.
• Reflective thinker who approaches challenging situations with a lens of inquiry, empathy, and curiosity.
• Well-developed interpersonal and group skills, collaborative nature, and outstanding communication skills.
• Motivated to take initiative and improve systems.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Able to switch gears quickly and manage multiple issues with consistent clarity and thoroughness.
• Exhibits a high level of professionalism at all times.

Benefits of Employment at Trettin Learning:

• Competitive compensation within the range specified.
• Fully paid medical and dental benefits.
• 13 paid holidays per year, plus a week off between Christmas and New Year's.
• Annual performance-based bonuses.
• Generous sick and vacation time.
• Discounted childcare and priority admission.
• Fully paid Orca transit card.
• Access to scholarships for further education.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Director@childlearning.org

If you are selected for the interview process, please be prepared to provide at least 2 references. We appreciate all applications, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that employees should expect to perform some tasks that are outside the scope of the job description.

Employee Benefits: Generous paid time off, including all federal holidays and winter break, Employer pays 100% of Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan after 3 years of employment, Fully paid Orca card upon hire Free onsite parking available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you obtained a minimum of 47 Early Childhood Education college credits?

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $28