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Creative Kids Learning Center

Child Care Lead Teacher/Early Learning Educator

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$42,001 / year median in Washington

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

We are looking for applicants who love working with children, enthusiastic & outgoing personality, hardworking quality work ethic, affective stress management qualities, works well with other co-workers and has effective communication skills along with a drive to learn on the job skills and techniques to strengthen the applicants teaching abilities. We are looking for candidates that live in the Kittitas County area only (or those willing to relocate to Kittitas County within 30 days of being hired). Requirement of previous childcare experience of working at least 2 years in a licensed early learning center/childcare center and at least 1 year as a Lead Teacher.
Full Time position:
Availability from 7:30am-5:30pm Monday through Friday (two options of shift day hours, both equaling 40 hours a week). Must Have or Be Willing to Obtain the following: Current First Aid Cert. Current Infant/Child CPR Cert. Blood Bourne Pathogens Cert. 30 Hour STARS course (completed) TB Test Cleared Background Check Cleared Food Handlers Card Proof of MMR vaccine (or immunity) High School Diploma or GED Preferred but not required:
CDA, Initial/Short ECE Certificate, Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree Pay:
$19.88 - $24.63 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): Have you been a Lead Teacher in a licensed childcare center? Please attach resume and once reviewed & references are checked we will reach out if interested in scheduling an interview. Are you looking for temporary (less than 1.5 years) or Permanent Employment (over 1.5 years)?
Experience:
working in a licensed childcare center: 2 years (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Ellensburg, WA 98926 (Required)
Work Location:
In person