Preschool Lead Teacher 1 (2,500$ Sign on Bonus)
Company: Launch
Location: Seattle
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Overview Launch is dedicated to ensuring a
brilliant start for all children. Through our preschool, after
school and summer programs, we provide equitable access to the
highest-quality learning and care in a safe, enriching environment
that prepares children for success in school and life. Our programs
serve a diverse group of over 1300 children ages 3-12 and are
located on-site in 9 Seattle public schools and 3 community
centers. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience, we serve as a
proven model of effective programming and a passionate advocate for
children, families and communities. Launch strives to live an
anti-racist, inclusive existence, and welcomes diverse voices,
experiences, and perspectives. The Preschool Lead Teacher 1 is
responsible for providing a safe, caring and academically and
socially enriching environment for preschool children. This
position ensures that all activities are developmentally
appropriate, consistent with curriculum guidelines, and meet all
identified academic and developmental domains. This year all staff
will also receive paid time off for one week during winter break
(December 23rd through January 1st, 2023). Additionally, Launch is
currently offering a $2,500 incentive for staff hired in this
position - should you leave within 6 months of employment the
hiring incentive will be pro-rated for repayment. Essential Job
Functions In partnership with other Preschool Lead Teachers, plan
and lead all activities in a classroom, with a focus on providing
quality kindergarten readiness preparedness programs for children
3-5 years or age. Plan, prepare, implement and clean-up activities
and projects using the HighScope program outline. Enter weekly
observations and complete quarterly assessments in TSG. Provide
positive behavior guidance. Behavior is a way for children to
communicate, ask yourself why them might be having a certain way.
Be specific about what you want children to do, rather than what
you do not want them to do. Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes
and modifications as recommended by coaches, leadership, and
changing trends in early childhood education. Maintain center
appearance and cleanliness, including post activity clean up. Serve
breakfast, lunch, and snacks in accordance with Department of
Health Food Safety standards and the Child and Adult Care Food
Program (CACFP). Communicate frequently with parents, site
leadership, and other key stakeholders about classroom activities,
observations and identified progress, etc. Prepare and schedule
parent/teacher conferences. Complete required reports/assessments
including observations, attendance (DATTs), health screenings,
developmental screenings, etc. Use daily planning time to prepare
developmentally appropriate activities for students. Attend
regularly scheduled staff meetings. Complete Kindergarten
transition forms and support Kindergarten Readiness programs.
Attend and complete all required trainings including State and
Registry Service workshops. Enforce all general safety rules of the
center. Apply first aid, perform CPR, complete incident reports,
and practice other health and safety or life-saving procedures as
needed. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent
Lead Teacher 1 An Associate---s degree in Early Childhood
Education, Youth Development, Child Development or related field,
which can include Youth Recreation/Development, Elementary
Education, Secondary Education, Psychology, Social Work with an
emphasis on Human Development or other degrees as appropriate OR An
Associate---s degree or higher from an accredited college and
verified in MERIT and 20 or more credits in ECE verified through
Merit. Up to 10 credits may be classified as ECE-School age hybrid
(E/S) credits. Minimum three (3) years of experience working with
preschool children (3-5 years old), including experience in
behavior management and age-appropriate activity planning.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The ability to lead staff in
implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum The ability
to problem-solve, think strategically, and handle sensitive
information and difficult situations tactfully and confidentially
The ability to exhibit cultural humility when working with staff
and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic
backgrounds The ability to lead by example and routinely
demonstrate behavior consistent with Launch---s values, or
children, families, employees and mission. The ability to
collaborate with on-site educators, colleagues and other
stakeholders to deliver high-quality, on-site programs. The ability
to communicate effectively, professionally and empathetically in
both written and verbal formats. The ability to work effectively in
a normal office environment; physical requirements include normal
walking, sitting, bending, twisting, standing and reaching
activities and the ability to regularly lift items weighing up to
25 lbs. Strong organizational skills, demonstrated by (but not
limited to) a safe, clean and effectively managed worksite and
compliance with Launch---s confidentiality policy regarding child,
family and employee information. Proficiency with appropriate
software, including MS Office and Procare. Demonstrate an eagerness
to learn and enhance skills that promote Equity and Inclusion
Condition of Employment Ability to obtain and maintain criminal
record clearance TB Clearance Food Worker Card First Aid/CPR Blood
Borne Pathogens/HIV training Mandated Reported Training MMR
Vaccination Record Must attend any required training After Hire
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Trainings: Medication Management Disaster and Emergency
Preparedness Families Experiencing Homelessness Abusive Head Trauma
Within Six months of Hire Completion of STARS Basic 30 hour Child
Care course Company Description About Launch (formerly Community
Day School Association - CDSA) Launch is dedicated to ensuring a
brilliant start for all children. Through our preschool, before &
after school, and summer programs, we provide equitable access to
the highest-quality learning and care in a safe, enriching
environment that prepares children for success in school and life.
Our programs serve a diverse group of over 1,300 children ages 3-12
and are located on-site in nine Seattle public schools and three
local community centers. Drawing on over 40 years of experience, we
serve as a proven model of effective programming and a passionate
advocate for children, families and communities. Please see our
website for additional information www.launchlearning.org
Keywords: Launch, Seattle , Preschool Lead Teacher 1 (2,500$ Sign on Bonus), Education / Teaching , Seattle, Washington
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