HOURS: 40 Hours weekly

COMPENSATION: $20-$23 per hour commensurate with experience and education

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, provide developmentally appropriate care and supervision to children enrolled at Close Reach Academy; both develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for children; establish and maintain supportive relationships with children and parents; act as a lead worker and model appropriate child care practices for your co-workers and assistants; and perform related work as required.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Understands that the main priority is the health and safety of each child and maintains ratio in accordance with licensing requirements

● Provides continuous supervision and classroom management in accordance with Close Reach Academy’s behavior management policies

● Plans, adapts, and schedules age-appropriate curriculum involving various activities to stimulate children’s cognitive skills, abilities, and development according to Washington State Benchmarks

● Ensures that the classrooms are kept clean, orderly, and safe

● Supports their coworkers in the various tasks of the day; for instance, setting up activities such as lunch, naps, games, etc.

● Records daily observations of children’s behavior and activities; monitors behavioral patterns and develops assessment and profiles

● Maintains accurate attendance and enrollment records; maintains appropriate confidential records

● Monitors children for signs of child abuse and reports incidents of suspected abuse to appropriate authorities

● Remains current in their knowledge of early childhood development and required continuing education

● Schedules parent/teacher conferences to discuss children’s development and concerns; works with family to devise learning and development strategies as necessary

● Follows all applicable licensing requirements and company policies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, Elementary Education, Psychology, or other equivalent degrees or experience

● 3+ years of experience working with kids in a group care setting

● 30 hours of STARS training

● First Aid/CPR training within the last two years

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● High school diploma or GED

● 2+ years of experience working with kids in a group care setting

● A willingness to undergo a background check and obtain the required training certificates (30 hours STARS, First Aid/CPR, Washington State Food Handlers)

COMPENSATION:

● Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

● Paid personal time off

● Paid sick time

● Paid holidays

● Childcare discount

Position subject to a 90-day probationary period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing to obtain a background check?

Work Location: In person

Job Category: Teacher
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Kirkland

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