Summary
Looking for a warm, friendly, fun personality to join our growing team here at Brotman Early Learning Center. We are a play based center that operates year round, serving kiddos ages 6 weeks- 5 years. These kiddos keep us on our toes, so we need people that will keep up with their speed! Our preschool class is ages 3-5 and they are a wonderful group of kids. They spend time playing elaborate imaginative games together, building train tracks and race tracks together, and love to sing songs and hear about each other's weekends. They are all kind, loving kids who need teachers that will comfort them, and get into their play with them. We have a fantastic group of families that are very supportive of all of us staff, and will work with you in whatever areas you might need to support their children.
The preschool room operates in a team of 3 and we are looking for our 3rd teacher for that space. There is lots of support for the teachers, so if you have not worked in early learning before, but want to break into the field, with a willingness to learn about child development this is a great place to start! The whole staff works together to make this a wonderful place for the kiddos.
Come join our amazing team!!! :)
Duties
Under the supervision of the lead teacher, the assistant teacher works in collaboration with the other classroom teachers to provide quality early childhood education to the children in his/her classroom. The teacher also works with and provides support to families. Functions include teamwork, providing a safe and developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom environment, assessments, and creating positive relationships with children and families.
Provide for the planning and execution of appropriate early childhood experiences that align with the curriculum plan of BELC
Help children learn in a manner consistent with a play-based curriculum, developmentally appropriate practices, and incorporate an emergent curriculum whenever possible
Observe and document children's development and interests to use as a resource in planning daily activities that are appropriate (interesting, meets child's style of learning, etc.), culturally relevant, and meet the program guidelines and goals.
Demonstrates and models an effective use of language. Is thoughtful in use of open ended questions and scaffolding comments. Helps children to think creatively, to solve problems independently, and to respect themselves and other.
Create and maintain an enriched learning environment that is orderly in its appearance, safe and provides learning opportunities for all children
Promote children's healthy eating, resting, and hygiene habits; support children's self-regulation in these areas
Demonstrates effective classroom management techniques using the principles of natural and logical consequences. Handles discipline issues effectively and in a fair manner. Supervise all activities to insure the safety of each child at all times, in the center, on the playground, and in the community.
Maintain frequent and ongoing communication with parents regarding their child's activities, behavior, and development. Provide information on classroom activities on a regular basis (daily, weekly, monthly) in written form as well as verbal communication.
Maintain records, reports and documentation on each child (i.e. parent authorizations, medical authorizations, health documentation, observation records and assessment forms - i.e., portfolio)
Documents the work of children and uses the documentation to engage both the children and their families.
Manage time efficiently and effectively when planning daily activities, maintaining written records, and/or preparing classroom materials
Keep up to date on developments in the field of early childhood education
Maintain a clean classroom. IE: wiping down tables in a timely manner, picking up toys as needed, as well as assisting in the children picking up after themselves, Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to be flexible with daily schedule
Willingness to learn more about Jewish values, traditions, and history
Must be a team player with a collaborative approach to teaching and decision making
Demonstrated positive Customer service skills
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be 18+
Must be able to pass the DCYF background check
Be reliable and show up on time to assigned shift
Nice To Haves
Some experience in Early Learning preferred.
Current MERIT/STARS ID
Current CPR/First Aid certification
Washington Food Handler's card
Benefits
Medical/Dental reimbursement program
- free ECE training/certificates through Clover Park Community College