Lead Teacher Voices of Tomorrow - 3.5 Tukwila, WA Job Details Full-time $20 - $28 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Somali English Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Lead Preschool Teacher Reports to: Site supervisor

Status:

Regular, 40 hours per week

Hiring Range:

 $20.00 - $28.00

Location:

Main Site Closing Date:

Open until filled

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision of the Site supervisor, the Lead Preschool Teacher will have specific responsibilities that will include, but may not be limited to: Plan, create, and implement a dynamic daily program for preschool-age children. Plan and detail environments and lessons that reflect developmentally appropriate skills, concepts, and activities. Create a warm, engaged, and productive classroom environment for children and adults. Provide strong language models and many opportunities for children to develop language. Facilitate instruction in Somali and English. Implement and develop an inclusive and culturally representative environment for the children. Complete individual child developmental screenings and individual learning plans and make appropriate referrals when necessary. Shows a commitment to professional development and engages in ongoing learning with meaningful activities leading to growth. Involve parents in the classroom in meaningful ways which demonstrates the belief that parents are the principal influence on their child's education and development. Assist in ensuring parent involvement and/or awareness in program planning through regular open communications, center parent meetings, parent newsletters, parent conferences and home visits. Advocate for parents in accessing needed resources and support services. Offer family support through conducting meaningful home visits and on-site conferences to the families of children in the classroom. Build strong partnerships within the community with the aim of assisting families and strengthening the Head Start program. Accurately complete assigned classroom records in a timely manner. This includes but is not limited to attendance, meal counts, safety checklists, petty cash submission, medication documentation, staff and volunteer time sheets. Ensure that confidentiality is kept for all child and family records and information. Ensure all required child observations are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with required documentation responsibilities for both the classroom functioning and for individual children. This includes but is not limited to lesson plans, home visit/conference documentation, and Individual Learning Plans. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirements include at least 2 years' relevant experience. An AA in ECE or

CDA, ECE

required.

Additional expectations include:

Bi-lingual ability Somali and English Ability to communicate effectively and relate sensitively to adults and children from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic groups. Proficiency in oral and written English language. Proficiency with computer software like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teaching Strategies Gold (not required but preferred) First Aid/CPR/Food Handlers certification Portable Background Check with MERIT. Ability to lead on your own and take initiative. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to .

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person