Early Childhood Teacher - Mount St. Vincent Hiring Event

Providence Health & Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Early Childhood Teachers to join their award-winning Intergenerational Learning Center. This unique program fosters relationships between children and elderly residents, creating a nurturing environment for learning and growth. As a teacher, you will be responsible for planning engaging activities that promote development and interaction. With a focus on problem-solving and community engagement, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families. Join a supportive team dedicated to caring for the most vulnerable in our community and enjoy best-in-class benefits from day one.

Benefits

Competitive pay including holiday pay

Full medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness & mental health assistance

Back-up child & elder care

Voluntary benefits like pet insurance

Qualifications

• 2 years experience with children ages birth to 5 years required.
• STARs Basic Child Care Center Certificate or equivalent needed within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily activities for children in the learning center.
• Facilitate intergenerational activities between children and elderly residents.

Skills

Child Care

Problem Solving

Active Listening

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CDA or ECE related credits

Associate's Degree in ECE or Child Development

Bachelor's Degree in ECE or Child Development

Tools

WA State DCYF MERIT system

Job description

We invite you to join us for an onsite hiring event on May 14, 2025, with Providence Mount St. Vincent to interview with our Leaders about our Early Childhood Teacher positions in Washington. Join our compassionate team in caring for our neighbors and making our community a better, healthier place.

Date: May 14, 2025

You must apply to this requisition in order to move forward to the interview process on the day of the event.

Benefits and perks:

• Competitive pay (including holiday pay & shift pay differentials)
• Best-in-class benefits – full medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
• 401(k) plan with employer matching & complementary retirement planner
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement & student loan forgiveness programs
• Wellness & mental health assistance programs
• Back-up child & elder care to help with care disruptions for your family
• Voluntary benefits, like pet, auto and home insurance, and more!

We look forward to seeing you on May 14, 2025, thank you for your application/registration.

Providence is seeking Full-Time and On-Call Teachers to join our team of compassionate, reliable and open-hearted early childhood educators at Providence Mount St. Vincent’s Intergenerational Learning Center (ILC). We are a play-based and social/emotional focused program that puts relationships at the center of our work. Our program has won awards and is internationally recognized for its intergenerational efforts – offering childcare within a skilled nursing facility provides people of all ages a chance to learn, grow and understand one another.

Roles available:

• Baby Room Teacher, Full-Time (classroom: 8 children & 3.5 co-teachers)
• Toddler Room Teacher, Full-Time (classroom: 14 children & 3 co-teachers)
• Preschool Teacher, Full-Time (classroom: 20 children & 3 co-teachers)
• On-Call Teacher (various classrooms)

In this position you will:

• Be responsible for the overall care of children in the Intergenerational Learning Center. This includes the planning and implementation of stimulating and challenging indoor and outdoor daily activities.
• Plan intergenerational activities and nurturing interactions between elderly residents and children.
• Use appropriate interactive strategies per approved guidelines; For example: Using active listening, helping children learn to problem solve through negotiation and encouragement of child’s own thinking.

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Within 30 days of hire: STARs Basic Child Care Center Certificate or equivalent as determined by program manager
• Upon hire: Registered in Washington STARS Registry for early childhood personnel
• Upon hire: Apply for a Portable Background Check through the WA State DCYF MERIT system prior to first day of work
• 2 years of experience working with children ages birth to 5 years

Preferred qualifications:

• Coursework/Training and Completion of CDA or at least 12 ECE related credits as determined by program manager.
• Associate's Degree AA in ECE or Child Development or an AA in another field with at least 12 ECE related credits as determined by the program manager.
• Bachelor's Degree in BA in ECE or Child Development or BA in another field with at least 12 ECE related credits as determined by the program manager.

About the Intergenerational Learning Center (ILC):

The Intergenerational Learning Center (ILC) is an award-winning childcare program located in West Seattle, WA. Our program is unique in that interaction between the infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children and the 400 elderly residents of Providence Mount St. Vincent is an integral part of daily activities. This enhances the opportunities for children and people of all ages to have frequent community interaction. Our program includes a philosophy based on problem-solving, where teachers act as facilitators and guides encouraging children to think of solutions to problems that may arise throughout their day.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.