Preschool Early Childhood Education Teacher

EOCFWA; 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 design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children in our program. The starting wage ranges from $21.94 to $22.93 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, in Vancouver, Washington.

You will plan curriculum grounded in child development, observe and assess children, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• One year of paid or formal volunteer/internship experience with groups of children 3-5 years old.
• Bilingual highly desired.
• Training plan may be considered depending on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement curriculum using knowledge of child development.
• Observe and assess children on caseload and set individualized goals.
• Apply current best practices of early childhood education.
• Prepare the classroom environment to meet educational needs.
• Track each child's progress and incorporate findings into curriculum.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Attend staff meetings and out-of-town training sessions as assigned.
• Perform physical duties including crouching, bending, kneeling, and outdoor supervision.

Skills

Tech for records

Team collaboration

Adaptability to new systems

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in early childhood education

Associates degree in related field with 30 quarter/20 semester credits in ECE courses

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
• 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

A training plan may be considered depending on qualifications.

Ability to

• 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.