Lead Preschool Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

Paid vacation

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a full-time Lead Preschool Teacher in Washington to guide 3- to 4-year-olds through a developmentally appropriate daily routine while fostering safety and positive relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities include following WAC, adhering to policies, maintaining attendance, and supporting a structured classroom schedule. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, background check, TB test, and CPR/First Aid within 14 days.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass Washington State background check
• TB test by first day
• STARS basic training
• High energy and ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment
• Within 14 days CPR and First Aid certification
• Within 14 days bloodborne pathogens training
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
• Initial ECE certificate or willingness to get (scholarships available)
• 2 years of verifiable professional experience in a center or group care program

Responsibilities

• Follow Washington State Code: WAC
• Follow program policies and procedures
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality
• Carry out program responsibilities
• Follow the classroom daily schedule
• Share joint housekeeping responsibilities and inventory classroom supplies
• Actively engage in activities and manage cleanliness and materials
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Maintain confidentiality

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Organization

Energy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Creative Curriculum

Job description

About This Role

We are a licensed childcare center providing care for 1 month thru 5 years. We are looking for a full-time experienced Lead Preschool Teacher. Shifts are Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. This position is working with 7 3-4 year olds, providing children with fun, educational and developmentally appropriate activities in a safe and engaging environment.

About This Role

We are a licensed childcare center providing care for 1 month thru 5 years. We are looking for a full-time experienced Lead Preschool Teacher. Shifts are Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. This position is working with 7 3-4 year olds, providing children with fun, educational and developmentally appropriate activities in a safe and engaging environment.

You must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment as well as be self-motivated and organized. Having patience and an ability to develop positive relationships with children and their families is a must.

What You'll Do

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Follow Washington State Code: WAC
• Follow program policies and procedures
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality
• Carry out program responsibilities
• Follow the classroom daily schedule
• Assume an equal share of joint housekeeping responsibilities such as nightly shutting down the classroom, keeping classroom and children's supplies inventoried
• Actively engage in activities, manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Maintain confidentiality

Requirements

Basic qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school degree or GED
• Have the ability to pass a Washington State background check
• Have or receive a TB test by the first day
• Have or receive STARS basic training
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• Must have or get within 14 days Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must have or get within 14 days bloodborne pathogens
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks and be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
• Have an initial ECE certificate or willingness to get. Scholarships available.
• 2 years of verifiable professional experience working at a center or other group care program.

Nice To Haves

Experience with lesson planning, prepping and implementation. We use Creative Curriculum, and training is provided.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Scholarships available through Early Achievers
• Paid teacher in-service days and training opportunities