Lead Preschool Teacher

Position: Lead Teacher (Full-time, Early Learning Center)

Location: North Bend, WA

Job Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, 40 weeks/year

Pay: $25.18 - $34.98/hour ($42,100 - $55,968 annualized)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Wellness/EAP, Retirement Plan+ Match, Professional Development

Enjoy a school-year based schedule with built-in alignment to all major holidays and vacation breaks-perfect for work-life balance!

Do Work That Matters (and Have Fun Doing It)

Our classrooms are full of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, with educators working side-by-side with speech, occupational, and mental health therapists to support each child as a whole person.

If you love the idea of:

• Helping children of all abilities learn, grow, and shine
• Working on a team that truly collaborates and supports one another
• Being part of a program that helps kids thrive in kindergarten and beyond

…you might feel right at home here.

SCOPE: The Lead Teacher promotes an inclusive classroom environment, working with diverse student populations, plans and implements the educational program in accordance with Encompass and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) Performance Standards. This position will lead a classroom team and coordinate with other program and organization staff to provide support for each child in their classroom and their family.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning/Preparation:

• Planning: Plans and develops a daily schedule of classroom routines and activities; prepares and implements lesson plans in accordance with the ECEAP performance standards and program service plans; provides an integrated, comprehensive curriculum and multicultural environment which meets the needs of every child, including those with disabilities.
• Record Keeping: Completes written observations of individual children throughout the year; develops a learning plan for each child within 90 days of school entry; maintains complete confidential records on each child.
• Professional Development: Gains knowledge and skills by participating in in-service trainings, staff meetings, and other opportunities including 10 hours of MERIT approved training throughout the year.

In Class:

• Educating: Implements lesson plans in accordance with the ECEAP performance standards and program service plans; provides an integrated, comprehensive curriculum and multicultural environment, which meets the needs of every child.
• Guidance: Interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning and meets their emotional needs.
• Family-Style Meal Service: Assists with serving of snacks and meals; participates in and facilitates mealtime service and conversation.
• Screenings: Administers standardized screening tools on every child within 90 days of school entry; re-screens and refers as necessary.
• Health Supervision: Teaches and oversees health habits in the classroom, i.e. hand washing, tooth brushing, etc.; administers first aid as needed. Checks indoor and outdoor environment for safety hazards. Works in collaboration with Mental Health Professional as needed.
• Supervision: Supervises and trains teaching assistants and volunteers; assists with training of family/community volunteers to assist in the classroom.

Families:

• Educational Planning Meetings: Conducts three hours of educational planning meetings annually with each ECEAP child's family. Meets with non-ECEAP families twice each school year to involve the parents in the educational planning.
• Communication/Family Support: Communicates regularly and respectfully with families and involves them in the educational program; encourages and supports families in working toward goals they have set for themselves.
• Family Events: Collaborates with preschool team in planning and facilitating family events/meetings.
• Interdisciplinary Staffings: Participates in interdisciplinary planning for children and families' including staffings, multidisciplinary teams, individual education plans and other cross-component coordination efforts.
• Transitions: Works with families and preschool team to ensure smooth transitions to before-and after-school care and between Encompass and Kindergarten.
• Performs other duties as assigned