Preschool Lead & Family Education Specialist

Pierce County; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County is seeking an experienced preschool teacher for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). This full-time, grant-funded position involves creating a safe, engaging learning environment and documenting children’s developmental progress to scaffold learning.

The role includes scheduled home visits to families and collaboration with a team to serve diverse needs. Applicants must have an Associate Degree or two-year degree in a related field and two years of relevant

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Two years of successful relevant experience are required.
• A background check, including fingerprints, is required before hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage early childhood classroom and provide scheduled home visits to parents/guardians.
• Maneuver around an active classroom consistently.
• Support a safe, positive social and emotional classroom environment including attachment and bonding relationships.
• Assess the social, intellectual, emotional, nutritional and physical needs of children; develop child- and adult-directed educational activities.
• Provide an integrated, child-centered curriculum and multicultural environment designed to meet the needs of every child, including those with special needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Child development knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Pierce County is seeking an experienced preschool teacher for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). This full-time, grant-funded position involves creating a safe, engaging learning environment and documenting children’s developmental progress to scaffold learning.

The role includes scheduled home visits to families and collaboration with a team to serve diverse needs. Applicants must have an Associate Degree or two-year degree in a related field and two years of relevant