Eceap Lead Teacher

Salary: $47,701.00 - $50,599.00 Annually
Location : Lakewood, WA
Job Type: Full-time, regular
Job Number: 2324CL15
Direct Report Unit: Student Success
Opening Date: 11/15/2023
Closing Date: 12/10/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CL
Position Objective
Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) is looking for a childcare professional to come work with some of the coolest three to four-year-olds around! As the ECEAP Lead Teacher for the Hayes Child Development Center (HCDC), you will be able to help these wonderful kiddos prepare for Kindergarten and their future success by providing a safe learning environment that helps them meet individualized developmental goals and keeping them engaged. In your new role, you will join a great team that supports CPTC student families and community families in gaining access to education and services. You will be the cornerstone for a safe learning environment for children to develop school-readiness skills while building positive and supportive relationships with the families enrolled in the ECEAP program. Learn more about .
Your Team: In your new role as ECEAP Lead Teacher, you will work closely with toddlers and their families, assistant teachers, and other staff at the Hayes Child Care Center. The Hayes Child Care Center is an enthusiastic team that enjoys working with children and the daily adventures that they bring. Many of our staff have worked together for years!
Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from both our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovation and excellence as we focus on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.
This position's duties are performed in person on our Lakewood campus. The ECEAP Lead Teacher position is an overtime-eligible, full-time position.
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by Clover Park Federation of Classified Employees Local 4789.
Duties and Tasks (Essential Functions)
Duty: Oversee the safety and supervision of children in a preschool classroom
Tasks include:

• Ensure Washington State licensing (WAC) regulations, Early Achievers, ECEAP and NAEYC standards are implemented and followed.
• Ensure the health and wellness of children through adherence to center policies and ECEAP standards
• Communicate issues regarding safety, active supervision, and other regulatory concerns with center director and manager.
• Maintain ongoing communication with assistant teacher regarding safety, supervision and classroom management expectations.
• Maintain daily sanitation and cleanliness according to required regulations.

Duty: Implement daily activities and routines for indoor, outdoor, and remote early learning environments
Tasks include:

• Design and maintain a classroom environment and daily routine that meets the individual needs of children based on standards set forth by Early Achievers, ECEAP, NAEYC, and DCYF.
• Conduct and document daily observations around Individual Learning Plan (ILP) goals, Individual Educations Plans (IEP), developmental needs/assessment results to promote a developmentally appropriate, supportive and safe environment.
• Plan and implement a weekly curriculum inclusive of lessons and activities surrounding health, safety, nutrition, ILP & IEP goals, and other outlined dimensions per ECEAP standards
• Execute ECEAP approved classroom management strategies to maintain activities and routines while maintaining in the adult to child ratio expectations of 1:10 set by DCYF
• Provide family-style meal settings (when appropriate) for mealtimes at the center according to USDA regulations, Early Achievers, ECEAP and NAEYC standards
• Create and provide activities to send to families opting for remote early learning services
• Use remote platforms inclusive of CANVAS, Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG), and Ready Rosie to connect with families regarding early learning activities and child observations

Duty: Maintain ongoing communication with families of a diverse background being empathetic to the life experiences of ECEAP families
Tasks include:

• Communicate and collaborate with families on partnership goals, assessment results, referrals, and ongoing cross-component activities
• Initiate and conduct the process, planning and implementation of transitioning children between classrooms and exiting the program including families and appropriate staff
• Conduct quarterly conferences in the environment most supportive to the family, including home-visits, at the center, or using a remote platform of Zoom or Microsoft Teams
• Communication with families will be made using the college provided phone system and email address as well as the REMIND application to support text messaging to ensure personal contact information remains confidential

Duty: Provide support for Early Care and Education students, work study students, and volunteers
Tasks include:

• Role model appropriate language and interactions between children and adults
• Coach and mentor students in accordance with center policy and industry best practices
• Collaborate with ECE Coordinators regarding student learning objectives, behaviors, and on-going progress

Duty: Clerical support and professional development
Tasks include:

• Participate in professional development opportunities and program-wide goals according to Early Achievers, ECEAP, DCYF, and NAEYC in various delivery methods including in person and remotely
• Encourage family engagement and involvement with center activities supporting their child's learning experience and parental education opportunities
• Maintain records and documentation according to Early Achievers, ECEAP, DCYF, NAEYC, and center standards on an ongoing basis
• Respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Early Care and Education OR an Associate's degree in a related field.

• Experience working at a licensed childcare center with children ages 2.5 - 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Care and Education OR a related field
• Knowledge of NAEYC Standards
• Knowledge and experience with ECEAP performance standards

Application Instructions

• Complete application
• Upload cover letter describing your skills and experience, and how they relate to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications of this position
• Upload resume
• Upload unofficial transcripts of the highest earned degree.
• Complete Supplemental Questions

All offers of employment at Clover Park Technical College are contingent upon successful completion of background checks which include criminal history and sexual misconduct information requirements. Information obtained from the background checks will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the specific position.
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents, please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Mon-Fri 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time.
Official transcripts are required upon hire.
Supplemental InformationAt this time, Clover Park Technical College is not sponsoring H1-B Visas.
Land Acknowledgement StatementWe acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Puget Sound Salish peoples belonging to the Puyallup, Steilacoom, Nisqually, and Squaxin Island tribes and bands, and we honor and thank the traditional caretakers of this land. We value the tribes in our community and the impact that they continue to make on our college to this day. For more information about CPTC's commitment to indigenous tribes, please visit
Why we work for Washington State's Community and Technical Colleges
There are a host of reasons why we work at Clover Park Technical College, including the fact that we are part of a network called the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBTC). We are proud to be part of an institution that believes in building strong people, families, and communities. Community and technical colleges help people grow their skills and talents so they can become global citizens. Faculty and staff make colleges come alive, giving each student a place in which they want to learn. You can participate in college events, clubs, and committees that engage you, while college guest speakers enlighten and inspire you.
More than a paycheckClover Park Technical College offers much more than a paycheck. There is an outstanding benefits package that is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your base salary. We offer a full range of benefits that include multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage options for employees and eligible family members; choice of retirement and deferred compensation plans to save for the future; paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, reduced tuition, and employee discounts and memberships Employee Assistance Program and more.
Our History
Clover Park Technical College is located in Lakewood, Washington. Our college has a rich history of professional and technical education dating back to the 1940s, when Clover Park School District established a War Production program, training civilians as auto mechanics, aircraft-service mechanics, ship-fitters, welders, and blueprint readers. Now, CPTC offers more than forty programs in Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Human Services, Business, Hospitality, Science Technology, Engineering, Transportation, and Trades. CPTC has two campuses: Our main campus is located in Lakewood, WA and our South Hill Campus is located in Puyallup, WA. Learn more about Clover Park Technical College by visiting .
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and committed to principles of diversity. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran.
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Do you have an Associate's degree or higher in Early Care and Education OR in a related field?

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Do you have experience working at a licensed childcare center with children ages 2.5 - 5 years?

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Care and Education OR in a related field?

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Do you have knowledge of NAEYC Standards?

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Do you have knowledge and experience with ECEAP performance standards?

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Describe the climate for diversity at your present or recent employer or institution. What impact have you had on that climate?
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