ECEAP Lead Teacher Fife School District Milton, WA Job Details Full-time $26.50 - $34.50 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification Food service health code compliance Teaching Certification First aid Food sanitation practices Cultural competency Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Working with students Associate's degree Food Handler Certification Early Childhood Education Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Applicants who wish to be considered for this position must apply on our website https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/fifeschools . Applicants who do not apply on our website will not be screened.

POSITION SUMMARY

The ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) Lead Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality early childhood education to children in a supportive and nurturing environment. This role involves creating and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula, assessing children's progress, and collaborating with families and staff to promote the educational and social growth of young learners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observes and assesses each child's developmental level for the purpose of documenting progress and working with families to identify child's focus areas.
• Plans and implements children's curriculum based on assessments and child development knowledge while achieving individual goals and objectives.
• Designs a developmentally appropriate learning environment for the purpose of providing individualized skill building opportunities for children three to five years old.
• Implements and supervises developmentally appropriate learning activities to ensure individual and group learning goals are addressed and progress is monitored.
• Builds positive relationships with children.
• Ensure equity, inclusion, and diversity practices are implemented and followed
• Plans guidance strategies for children that are individualized, consistent, and developmentally appropriate for the purpose of ensuring all children can be supported and successful.
• Collaborates with families for the purpose of supporting their role of first and most important teacher and to partner with them to provide high quality early childhood learning experiences.
• Acts as a liaison (e.g. family, community, school district, and social service agencies, etc.) for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of students and families.
• Advises appropriate staff members, classroom team, and/or families (e.g. child's needs, observations, changes in family situations, etc.) for the purpose of developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing individual classroom goals.
• Assists in supervision of ECEAP assistant teachers, support staff and volunteers (e.g. interactions with children, personnel functions, etc.) for the purpose of providing guidance, training, and/or encouraging their participation in planning, curriculum development, and classroom activities.
• Attends various educational workshops, seminars, in-services, etc. for the purpose of maintaining professional knowledge.
• Conducts child educational focused home visits for the purpose of ensuring that each family gets a home visit on a schedule determined by program model and providing information and resources to the family regarding child education and development.
• Contributes to the team (e.g. home visitors, teachers, special services staff, and supervisor, etc.) for the purpose of defining and clarifying roles and expectations with coworkers and cooperating with other program staff to maintain program quality.
• Coordinates and manages the preschool classroom in the absence of the director for the purpose of providing continued management and coordination in meeting the needs of the program.
• Instructs children and families (e.g. nutrition, self-care, social, motor skills, language skills, etc.) for the purpose of optimizing development of each child and helping to enhance parenting skills.
• Monitors children's activities (e.g. classroom, snacks/lunch, playground, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of children.
• Plans classroom activities for the purpose of creating developmentally appropriate lesson plans to meet individual and group needs.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations to resolve safety concerns and direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Maintain files and records to provide up-to-date reference, cross component communication, and audit trail for compliance with district, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. classroom activities, individual child observations, program records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting child activities as described in the work plan.
• Monitors and oversees food handling and service and provides orientation and ongoing training as needed for all staff involved in food handling service.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, community members, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
• Attend center meetings and activities, including some evenings.
• Visit families in their home and conduct family conferences.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All persons serving in the role of ECEAP Lead Teacher must have an associates or higher degree and one of the following qualifications within five years of their hire date:

• The equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in early childhood education. These 30 credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree; or
• A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early childhood education (Pre K - Grade 3) or Early Childhood Education

REQUIREMENTS

• Complete MERIT Portable Background Check (cleared before working directly with children)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine or proof of immunity
• Completion of one-step Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) skin test, or treatment in accordance with

WAC 110-300-0105

(3).

• First aid and CPR card within 90 days of hire.
• Food Handler's Permit
• Current fingerprints on file with OSPI with results satisfactory to the district
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act

CLEARANCES/CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of MERIT Portable Background Check, OSPI fingerprint background check, passing a post-offer employment physical, and Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure check with results to the satisfaction of the district.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.50 - $34.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Required) CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person