Classroom Teacher position / Childcare

Preschool Lead Teacher Toddler Teacher Full-time and Part-time positions available. Classrooms are thoughtfully planned, well organized and has happy and engaged children. We are a privately owned center, not affiliated with a church or franchise. Our biggest strengths are that the staff generally enjoy working at our center, and staff never have to worry about their hours being cut when ratios are low. We have a friendly work environment, paid holiday closures & accrued vacation time for full-time employees, and holiday bonus checks. We seeking two caring individuals•one to who is ready to Lead in the Preschool classroom and another who is ready to work in the Toddler classroom. Requirements are that staff engage with children by playing, singing, listening, talking, storytelling, dancing, painting, and so much more. In general, we want everyone to have FUN, while also teaching skills, guiding behavior, and fostering relationships with the children. We are seeking a staff member who is interested in a long-term position. Here's how to access an application: Visit our website creativekidsportorchard.com, click on the "Employment" tab, then click on "Application" to fill out the online form. If you have applied in the past, we do not hold onto old applications, so a new application would be necessary. Initial interviews are being conducted online via Zoom.

Pay:

$19.00•$23.00 per hour Pay depends upon the candidates skill level and relevant experience working in an early learning environment, specifically with Preschoolers.

IMPORTANT

•must be completed BEFORE working: Background checks are now required to be completed prior to employment. You can submit your background check (ZERO COST•FREE) before being hired, and even before being interviewed. This is very important in order to not delay your start date. Here is the information you need: MERIT Support Visit MERIT at merit.dcyf.wa.gov. Click on 'Sign In or Register' Fill out the required fields and create a password. Activate your account by clicking on the email sent to you. Return to 'Sign In' page. Sign in. Once signed in, go to the 'My Applications' tab. Click on the application 'STARS ID Number' Portable Background Check application instructions: Login to MERIT at merit.dcyf.wa.gov Click on the "My Applications" tab. Click on the blue link labeled "Portable Background Check". Complete and submit the application.

Required upon hiring:

CPR / First Aid TB skin test Blood Borne Pathogens class (online)

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$19.00•$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

working in a licensed childcare environment: 1 year (Required) working in an early learning environment: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Child Care Basics (30 hours STARS) (Required)

Work Location:

In person