Infant/Toddler 1 Teacher (9am-6pm shift)

ElevatEd; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early childhood education center is seeking passionate teachers to join its new team. Candidates will foster a nurturing environment and collaborate with staff to support children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Positions available part-time or full-time, with competitive pay and potential benefits for full-time staff.

Benefits

Medical benefits for full-time employees

Childcare discounts within SECC

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of classroom experience in early learning childcare preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check and meet health safety training requirements.
• COVID-19 vaccine must be up to date.

Responsibilities

• Create a collaborative and interactive environment for students.
• Supervise children indoors and outdoors ensuring safety.
• Maintain cleanliness in classrooms and common areas.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Child guidance techniques

Customer orientation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

ECE Certificate or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience

Job description

Solomike Early Childhood Center (SECC) at Temple B’nai Torahis committed to excellence and prioritizing the education and development of our children. When you join SECC, you become part of a team dedicated to giving young children the best start to a successful future. Solomike Early Childhood Center is a Jewish, Reggio Emilia-inspired school serving students from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We are looking for dynamic, passionate, and excited teachers for our brand-new teaching team.

Responsibilities:

• Foster a collaborative environment that aligns with Jewish values, including respect, kindness, and community for all.

• Create an interactive, positive, and playful environment for students, families, coworkers, and yourself.

• Interact with children using developmentally appropriate child guidance techniques while sustaining children’s interests and promoting positive interactions with other children and adults.

• Build and maintain supportive partnerships with parents, teachers, and staff.

• Cultivate a flexible and strategic growth mindset that challenges you to seek development, embrace self-improvement, and be willing to learn continuously.

• A willingness to learn and implement a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach while maintaining a positive, nurturing, and safe culture.

• The ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.

• Be customer-oriented towards all within our community.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of SECC’s philosophy and policies, parent and employee handbooks, Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and other state and federal guidelines for early childhood.

• Actively supervisechildren both indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety and well-being.

• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including the classrooms, playground, and common spaces.

• Communicate effectively in a constructive manner with all students, staff, and families.

• Participate in regularly scheduled weekly team meetings, monthly staff meetings, quarterly in-service days, and occasional center functions and activities.

• Prioritize the health and safety of our students with an understanding of their allergies, food intolerances, medical needs, and individual student plans.

• Be able to comprehend and utilize the brightwheel platform and complete required classroom paperwork promptly.

• Be willing to perform other duties as needed.

Position Details

• Status:Non-exempt, part-time or full-time options.

• Work Schedule:5-day (M-F) work week with availability during all site operation hours (7 am-6 pm).

• Reporting: Reports to an SECC Program Supervisorand Director

• Pay and Benefits: Pay is $21-$27 per hour, commensurate with experience. Medical and other benefits are available for full-time employees. All employees are eligible for childcare discounts within SECC.

Job Requirements:

Education

1. HS Diploma or GED
2. ECE Certificate or equivalent
3. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experiencepreferred

Experience

1. At least 2 years of classroom in early learning childcare experience, preferred

Physical and Other Requirements

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills
2. The ability to thoroughly document children’s work through various media.
3. Ability to pass a background check
4. Must meet state, federal, and SECC guidelines regarding immunizations, health safety training, and practices.
5. Must maintain physical and mental alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job functions.
6. Must have the full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in all activities.
7. Must be able to frequently lift, move, or hold children weighing up to 40 poundsand occasionally more than 40 pounds.
8. COVID-19 vaccine up to date.