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As early education leaders, we’re making a strong, lasting, positive impact on children every day. The Country Playhouse Academy in Maple Valley is looking for a dynamic, positive, energetic and knowledgeable Lead Infant 2 Teacher to join our amazing team of early education professionals. The Lead Infant 2 Teacher implements the daily program for children, supervises the class at all times, promotes safety in the classroom, and maintains a clean and orderly classroom at all time. The children in this class are 12-18 months old.

Responsibilities and requirements include, but are not limited to:
1. Experience in a child care setting working with all age groups.
2. Knowledge of child development, curriculum implementation and assessments is required, and a knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD is a bonus. Observing each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem. Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments.
3. Have experience with classroom management, and the ability to maintain control and stability within the classroom in a positive and nurturing manner.
4. Communicate with parents in a professional and respectful manner, creating a positive rapport.
5. An ECE degree or certification is helpful, but not required right away, however all teachers are required to obtain a minimum of an Initial Certification within 5 years of hire date.

This is a full time position, working 7:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Must be easy going, silly, caring, organized, exceptional at multi tasking and be able to build a positive rapport with our families. There are state-wide requirements that every teacher must have or get to be able to work in a licensed facility, and assistance is available to those who need help acquiring these certifications.

***Must 18 years of age or older, have at least a high school diploma and provide verification of COVD-19 vaccination, or medical/religious exemption.***

What we offer…
1. Company Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
2. 50% off child care tuition
3. Paid Vacation
4. Paid Sick Leave
5. Education Assistance-FREE Education through Early Achievers Program
6. Paid Professional Development Days
7. Free Meals with the students.
8. Professional Development Support
9. Retirement Account

F/T position, 30 hours per week
This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of food preparation and kitchen maintenance following proper health standards. This person must have a warm and friendly personality, be able to relate well to young children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities by our philosophy, goals, mission statement, and job description. They must also be prepared to meet all professional licensing requirements. We are a nut-free facility.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for planning promptly; breakfast, snack, and lunch menus, by the USDA nutritional guidelines of the center.
Prepare and distribute food
Contribute to creative menu planning, while keeping children in mind
Responsible for preparing a shopping list and securing the necessary food and/or equipment items. Budget in place.
Establishing a routine for daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of the kitchen.
Keeping accurate records of menus and inventory
Maintain a clean kitchen including dishes
Ability to navigate allergies and food sensitivities in a consistently safe manner
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a Washington State “Food Handler” certification
1 year of managing a kitchen and preschool menu preparation preferred
Ability to lift 35 lbs., manual dexterity and mobility, ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and stand or sit for prolonged periods.
Ability to work independently with a strong level of organizational skills.
Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Is conscientious in follow-through on job requirements and can multitask and be a self-starter.
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
Must pass a criminal background fingerprint check and pre-employment negative TB test. Vaccinations must also be up-to-date and certifications provided.
Send resumes to Catherine, Center Director
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Culinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location

Competitive Salary
Consistent Schedule
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Medical Insurance Reimbursement
Tuition Assistance for enrolled students
Professional Development
We are currently hiring for a Co Lead Pre-K Teacher.
Please have direct experience in design and implementation of Pre-Kindergarten learning environment, including evaluations for Kindergarten placement when needed. The Pre-K classroom will integrate older preschoolers who will complete two years in the Pre-K classroom.
In addition to maintaining high quality interactions with the children and their parents, the Pre-K Lead position requires that the individual have the knowledge and experience in Early Childhood development and education that is necessary to support the direction of the curriculum and lesson planning in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures, WAC requirements, and Early Achievers expectations.
Supervised by Center Director. Peacock Family Services is fast-growing center and hourly rate increases with this growth. Excellent benefits and welcoming community!
Responsibilities:
Professionalism , dependably available for the daily operation of the classroom, actively participate in staff meetings and trainings. ability to communicate well with other teachers, and train them as needed while an exemplifying best practices.
Promote an educational, nurturing, and safe indoor and outdoor learning environment that meets enrolled children’s developmental need, and regulations set forth by WAC and Early Achievers, plan, evaluate, and improve the physical environment in the classroom on an on-going basis to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
Develop weekly plans, and implement age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and cultivate all areas of children’s development, provide responsive care for all children by adapting as needed to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group, engage with the children to support play, exploration, and learning, along with cultivating all Areas of Development, demonstrate cultural awareness and respect for each child’s background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic, and familial values and beliefs into the educational program and lesson plans.
Maintain ongoing, open communication with Families, Parents and Care providers
Complete assessments and on-going developmental evaluations and observations of children, as required by Early Achievers and NAEYC, develop lesson plans and follow curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child, prepare for and complete bi-annual parent conferences to discuss children’s developmental progress, needs,
and interests, prepare and complete developmental progress reports as needed, including requests from parents and the school district.
Be able to discern, integrate and cultivate Individual Education Plan (IEP) plans as needed.
Staff and Center Communication:
Maintain accurate, complete and timely emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child development profile and other records as needed, report all staffing and classroom concerns to Co-Lead/Teaching team and Center Director in a timely manner, report family schedule change requests and absences to administration in a timely manner.
Complete daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children, and reports any concerns of abuse or neglect to Director and/or child abuse hotline, supervise Associate Teacher and volunteers when applicable, ensure that the Associate Teacher and Support Staff are kept updated in all matters concerning the classroom and program, i.e. Lead Teacher Meetings, lesson plans, policies & procedures, training received, provide functional training and guidance to staff, interns, substitutes and volunteers assigned to the classroom, contribute to yearly performance evaluation.
Please email a resume and cover letter.
Thank you

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Little Folks School is a Christian, play-based, independent preschool and childcare center located in Redmond. We provide preschool for children ages 2.5 – 5 years and before and after school care for elementary students in kindergarten through third grade. We are open year-round, 6:45 am-6:00 pm.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced staff member to lead our 3-year-old Preschool Classroom. Lead teachers are responsible for the general supervision, planning, and implementing of the Preschool education program in accordance with the policies and objectives of Little Folks School.