Teacher, Infant/Toddler (EHS)

Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service district in Seattle seeks an Infant/Toddler Teacher to support young children's development through innovative teaching methods and family collaboration. The position offers the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment, focusing on high-quality education and health services for infants and toddlers.

Qualifications

• Requires AA or higher in a related field with infant/toddler coursework.
• 12 months of experience or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Knowledge of child development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teaching team to provide developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Administer health screenings and developmental assessments.
• Support families and encourage parental involvement in child development.

Skills

Cultural Proficiency

Child Growth and Development

Adaptability

Education

AA or higher in a related field with infant/toddler coursework

Job description

Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a highly qualified Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our team of educators and work in strong collaborative partnership with the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher. Job duties include collaboration with the teaching team to provide a developmentally appropriate, integrated curriculum that meets the needs of the classroom community. The teacher with the teaching team implements diverse experiences that support global learning, focusing on the child's background and heritage.

Open until filled; for best consideration, submit a complete application by 6/22/2025. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 7/10/2025.

At Educare, you will join a community of learners focused on providing high-quality care and early childhood education, working closely with families to support the growth and development of their children. Educare is a research-based early learning program implementing best and promising new practices. We hold high expectations for achieving child and family goals and offer reflective practices to help teachers reach and sustain those goals. We are part of a support system that enables personal and professional growth within an inclusive and diverse culture. We encourage you to join us in achieving a vision of excellence, innovation, creativity, and equity for the children and families we serve.

PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts, charter, and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services to ensure students are ready for school, achieve high levels, and succeed postsecondary. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd.

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher, Infant & Toddler is to provide quality, comprehensive child development and health services to infants, toddlers, and their families, and to encourage parental involvement in educational planning, goal setting, and center activities.

This position reports to the Mentor Teacher.

Essential Functions

• Support families to meet child guidance and development needs, advocate for parents, and encourage parent involvement.
• Administer health screenings and developmental assessments to identify needs and develop individual learning plans.
• Assist children with hygiene routines like hand washing, tooth brushing, and diapering.
• Attend workshops and training to maintain professional knowledge.
• Clean facilities, equipment, and playgrounds to ensure a safe environment.
• Collaborate with families to optimize child development and enhance parenting skills.
• Conduct home visits and conferences to provide information, resources, and support educational planning.
• Coordinate activities to ensure availability of materials and personnel.
• Develop Individualized Educational Plans in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Embodies principles of our Antiracist Multicultural Organization to meet agency goals.
• Engage in Active Supervision to ensure safety and positive learning environment.
• Implement academic, behavioral, health, and nutrition plans to maximize outcomes.
• Instruct children to support school readiness goals.
• Maintain records for compliance and communication.
• Model respectful interaction and social skills.
• Organize meals and activities appropriate to age groups.
• Participate in program activities and evaluations for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary planning for children and families.
• Prepare reports documenting activities and progress.
• Support parents with guidance on child development and school readiness.
• Respond to inquiries and emergency situations appropriately.
• Support curriculum planning and implementation tailored to individual and group needs.

Other Functions

• Assist colleagues as needed to ensure an effective work environment.

Antiracist Leadership Competencies

Cultural Proficiency: Understands the historical and current context of racism to support equity; advocates for inclusion.

Racial Equity Advocate: Supports dismantling institutional racism, partnering with communities of color.

Racial Equity Mindset: Demonstrates awareness of biases and leads with a racial equity lens.

Transformational Values: Contributes to positive, antiracist transformation, fostering community and shared purpose.

Job-Specific Competencies

Ability to Change: Demonstrates adaptability and contributes positively to change efforts.

Child Growth and Development: Shows knowledge of child development; requires AA or higher in a related field with infant/toddler coursework and 12 months experience, or equivalent credentials and experience.

Experience in early childhood settings, especially with diverse populations, is preferred.