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Sequim’s Little Explorers Early Learning Center is hiring a Full-time Lead Teacher willing to work with all ages 1 month-5 years. We are actively seeking dedicated educators who can cultivate a nurturing and comforting atmosphere, fostering children’s lifelong confidence and a genuine curiosity to explore their world. Our vision includes building a strong partnership with parents to provide unwavering support for their child’s growth, spanning from infancy through the preschool years.
Position: Full-time Lead Teacher
Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm (Temporary 7:30am-5:30pm)
Location: Sequim, Wa

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed a high school education or the equivalent; and
• Have documented child development education or work experience; or Complete Childcare Basics training within three months of hire
• Attend college classes in the future if needed for education requirements. FULL Scholarships are available! (compensation upon education completion)
• Cleared Portable Background Check (PBC) before we can hire you. (as of 1/1/2024) https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/SignInRegister
• Safe Sleep for Infants Training Completed or on file before working with children in the classroom
• Mandated Reporter Training - Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse found Completed or on file before working with children in the classroom
• TB test results (within the last 12 months) Completed or on file before working with children in the classroom
• Proof of MMR on file Completed or on file before working with children in the classroom
• CPR (Infant, Child & Adult) First Aid training HIV/AIDS training/Bloodborne pathogens completed within 30 days of hire
• The right person for this position will be flexible, creative, and energetic and have a passion for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION:

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or ECE credits or
• As well as special interests in:
• Knowledge of Reggio Emilia approach
• Emergent curriculum
• Nature
• Outside learning
• Playing in the mud

DUTIES

Teachers selected for this position will be responsible for the general supervision and management of a class of children providing a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged and individuality respected.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining professional attitudes and loyalty to the school at all times.
• Keep children within visual and auditory range at all times, as well as maintain child-to-staff ratios.
• Gearing the program to meet the emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs of both the individual and the group.
• Interacting with the children to encourage their involvement in activities, exploration, problem solving and cooperation.
• Preparing a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean and appealing and permits the child to grow and explore.
• Planning and implementing the daily program based on an emergent curriculum outline allowing all team members to have input into the program.
• Establishing and maintaining good communication with parents on a daily basis and with monthly newsletters.
• Observing, recording and reporting significant individual and group behavior; maintaining all records and files.
• Using appropriate and positive discipline treating all children with dignity and respect.
• Attending all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences and assisting in public relations sponsored by the school.
• Assisting the director in explaining the program to visitors, and in any other appropriate ways.