Preschool Early Childhood Education Teacher

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF); Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is seeking an Early Childhood Education Teacher to create and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children in our program. The starting wage is $21.94 per hour, with a maximum of $22.93 based on experience and qualifications.

The role emphasizes collaboration, active play, and a commitment to work-life balance. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in ECE or related field and may have bilingual abilities.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate's degree or equivalent with ECE credits.
• Experience with record-keeping and documentation is required.
• Bilingual ability is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of child development and early childhood education to plan and implement curriculum.
• Observe and assess children and set individualized goals.
• Understand and implement current best practices of early childhood education.
• Prepare the classroom environment to meet educational needs of each child.
• Track each child's progress and incorporate into the curriculum.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.

Skills

Technology proficiency

Bilingual (desirable)

Education

Assoc. degree in ECE/child development

Assoc. degree in related field with ECE credits

Tools

Documentation software

Job description

Our Mission: To Connect, Empower, and Transform the lives of Children & Families

About EOCF

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is committed to supporting children and families through developmentally appropriate early learning programs. We believe in empowering staff and equipping classrooms to ensure every child thrives.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about engaging with young children through active play? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and value work-life balance? If so, we invite you to join our team as an Early Childhood Education Teacher. In this role, you will create and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children enrolled in our program. The starting wage and maximum budgeted wage are: $21.94 - $22.93 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of child development and early childhood education to effectively plan and implement curriculum.
• Observe and assess children on your case load and set individualized goals.
• Understand and implement current best practices of early childhood education.
• Prepare the classroom environment to meet the educational needs of each child.
• Track each child's progress and incorporate the information into the curriculum.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or child development or
• Associates degree in a related field with 30 quarter/20 semester credits in ECE related courses.

Preferred Experience

• One year of paid or formal volunteer/internship experience with groups of children 3-5 years of age in an early childhood setting.
• Bilingual highly desired

Ability To

A training plan may be considered depending on qualifications.

• Be proficient with technology for maintaining accurate records, completing documentation and meeting reporting requirements
• Apply the team approach to resolving problems or conflicts.
• Be adaptable to new systems, software, and digital tools used in early learning environments. ----
• Demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Receive information and feedback in an understanding manner.
• Attend appropriate staff meetings and out-of-town training sessions as assigned.
• Perform the physical requirements of the job which include regular crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor to assist and engage with children, and outdoors on a playground setting monitoring safe play and supervision

Interviews to begin as soon a qualified pool of applicants is received

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families ( EOCF) is an EEOC compliant employer.

Salary: $21.94 - $22.93 per hour