Full-Time Child Care Teacher

Summary

Sequim's Little Explorers Early Learning Center is hiring for a Full-time Lead Teacher willing to work with all ages 1 month-5 years.

We are actively seeking dedicated educators who can cultivate a nurturing and comforting atmosphere, fostering children's lifelong confidence and a genuine curiosity to explore their world. Our vision includes building a strong partnership with parents to provide unwavering support for their child's growth, spanning from infancy through the preschool years.

Please include a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this position and why you would be a good candidate. Thank you!

Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm (Temporary 7:30am-5:30pm)

Duties

Teachers selected for this position will be responsible for the general supervision and management of a class of children providing a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged and individuality respected. 

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining professional attitudes and loyalty to the school at all times.
• Keep children within visual and auditory range at all times, as well as maintaining child to staff ratios.
• Gearing the program to meet the emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs of both the individual and the group.
• Interacting with the children to encourage their involvement in activities, exploration, problem solving and cooperation.
• Preparing a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean and appealing and permits the child to grow and explore.
• Planning and implementing the daily program based on an emergent curriculum outline allowing all team members to have input into the program.
• Establishing and maintaining good communication with parents on a daily basis and with monthly newsletters.
• Observing, recording and reporting significant individual and group behavior; maintaining all records and files.
• Using appropriate and positive discipline treating all children with dignity and respect.
• Attending all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences and assisting in public relations sponsored by the school.
• Assisting the director in explaining the program to visitors, and in any other appropriate ways.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed a high school education or the equivalent; and
• Have documented child development education or work experience; or Complete Childcare Basics training within three months of hire
• Cleared Portable Background Check (PBC) before we can hire you. (as of 1/1/2024) https://apps.dcyf.wa.gov/MERIT/Home/SignInRegister
• Safe Sleep for Infants Training Completed or on file before working with children in the classroom
• Mandated Reporter Training - Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse found Completed or on file before working with children in the classroom
• TB test results (within the last 12 months) Completed or on file before working with children in the classroom
• Proof of MMR on file Completed or on file before working with children in the classroom
• CPR (Infant, Child & Adult) First Aid training HIV/AIDS training/Bloodborne pathogens completed within 30 days of hire
• The right person for this position will be flexible, creative, and energetic and have a passion for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.

Nice To Haves

Preferred qualifications for position:

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or ECE credits or
• Willingness to attend college classes in the future if needed for education requirements. Scholarships available! (Bonuses upon education completion)  
• As well as special interests in:
• Knowledge of Reggio Emilia approach
• Emergent curriculum
• Nature
• Outside learning
• Playing in the mud
• STEM
• Process art

Benefits

Benefits of joining our team:

• Paid Sick Leave
• Professional development opportunities (half of annual required training paid for after 6 months of employment)
• Supportive Directors & Co-teachers
• Scholarships available for continuing education
• Home cooked meals
• Child Care discount
• Comfy breakroom
• Close to the Olympic Dungeness trail
• Much more!

When you join our team as a Teacher you will:

• Develop and provide a nurturing and responsive learning environment where children can play and learn.
• Meet the needs of every individual child enrolled
• Partner and communicate with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Support your center's success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, and engagement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, co- teachers, Directors, state licensing authorities, & community contacts.