Solomike Early Childhood Center (SECC) at Temple B'nai Torahis committed to excellence and prioritizing the education and development of our children. When you join SECC, you become part of a team dedicated to giving young children the best start to a successful future. Solomike Early Childhood Center is a Jewish, Reggio Emilia-inspired school serving students 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We are looking for dynamic, passionate, and excited teachers for our brand-new teaching team.
Responsibilities:
- Foster a collaborative environment that aligns with Jewish values including respect, kindness, and community for all.
- Create an interactive, positive, and playful environment for students, families, coworkers, and yourself.
- Interact with children using developmentally appropriate child guidance techniques while sustaining children's interests and promoting positive interactions with other children and adults.
- Build and maintain supportive partnerships with parents, teachers, and staff.
- Cultivate a flexible and strategic growth mindset that challenges you to seek development, embrace self-improvement, and be willing to continuously learn.
- A willingness to learn and implement a Reggio Emilia inspired approach while maintaining a positive, nurturing, and safe culture.
- The ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
- Be customer oriented towards all within our community.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of SECC's philosophy and policies, parent and employee handbooks, Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and other state and federal guidelines for early childhood.
- Actively supervise children both indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment including the classrooms, playground and common spaces.
- Communicate effectively in a constructive manner with all students, staff, and families.
- Participate in regularly scheduled weekly team meetings, monthly staff meetings, quarterly in-service days, and occasional center functions and activities.
- Prioritize the health and safety of our students with an understanding of their allergies, food intolerances, medical needs, and individual student plans.
- Be able to comprehend and utilize the BrightWheel platform and complete required classroom paperwork in a timely manner.
- Be willing to perform other duties as needed.
Position Details
- Status:Non-exempt, part-time or full-time options.
- Work Schedule:5-day (M-F) work week with availability during all site operation hours (7am-6pm).
- Reporting: Reports to an SECC Leadership Team Member and Director
- Pay and Benefits: Pay is $21-$27 per hour, commensurate with experience. Medical and other benefits available for full-time employees. All employees are eligible for childcare discounts within SECC.
Job Requirements:
Education:
- HS Diploma or GED
- ECE Certificate or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience preferred
Experience:
- At least 2 years of classroom in early learning childcare experience, preferred
Physical and Other Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to thoroughly document children's work through various media.
- Ability to pass a background check
- Must meet state, federal, and SECC guidelines regarding immunizations, health safety training, and practices.
- Must maintain physical and mental alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job functions.
- Must have full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in all activities.
- Must be able to frequently lift, move, or hold children weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally more than 40 pounds.
- COVID-19 vaccine up to date.