Lead Toddler Teacher

Summary
Starbright Early Learning Center is a private preschool located in south Everett. We support the concept that children learn by playing. Playing is the child’s work. Hands-on toys and educational materials are the “texts” of early childhood classrooms. We do not push or pressure children to perform the more academic skills. Instead, we supply the environment and professional guidance so that when children are ready, they have the resources to grow to their greatest capacity.
Starbright offers an eclectic approach to teaching young children that does not rely on one theory alone. While the curriculum at Starbright offers educational activities that enhance both academic and artistic development, teachers understand the importance of developmentally appropriate teaching practices that precede teacher-directed methods found in elementary school. Starbright Early Learning Center is hiring for a Lead Teacher. It is Monday-Friday; 8:30 am-5 pm. Please do not apply if you do not have at least 2 years experience as a Lead, and have a degree or some coursework in ECE. Serious candidates only! We are a high-quality center and strive to have employees who are passionate about working with young children.
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, Associates in Early Childhood Education or at least 12 credits in ECE
• Minimum of 3 years of professional teaching experience in a classroom
• Strong oral and written communication and basic computer skills.
• Current background check through Department of Children, Youth, and Families
• Valid/Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Food Worker Card
• Proof of current negative TB test
• COVID –19 Vaccination / approved exemption status

You may read more about us at our website:
www.starbrightearlylearningcenter.com
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $20.00 per hour
Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person
Duties
Responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

• Maintain a clean and orderly learning environment, which primarily consists of the entire classroom and select outdoor play areas.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactively meet children's socio-emotional care needs as well as basic needs.
• Plan and implement curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and the unique learning style of each individual child.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions in-person or by phone.
• Use the Starbright portfolio as an assessment tool and prepare monthly documentation of each child.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences reflecting a semi-yearly screening, daily observations, goals, room transition, or special needs of the child.
• Evaluate, plan, and improve the physical environment on a regular basis to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
• Maintain an awareness of dietary restrictions, allergies, and monitor nutritional wellness of each child.
• Attend all in-service staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain yearly STARS requirement and pursue professional development opportunities to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Effectively work with teacher assistants and all team members.

Requirements
Responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

• Maintain a clean and orderly learning environment, which primarily consists of the entire classroom and select outdoor play areas.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactively meet children's socio-emotional care needs as well as basic needs.
• Plan and implement curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and the unique learning style of each individual child.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions in-person or by phone.
• Use the Starbright portfolio as an assessment tool and prepare monthly documentation of each child.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences reflecting a semi-yearly screening, daily observations, goals, room transition, or special needs of the child.
• Evaluate, plan, and improve the physical environment on a regular basis to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
• Maintain an awareness of dietary restrictions, allergies, and monitor nutritional wellness of each child.
• Attend all in-service staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain yearly STARS requirement and pursue professional development opportunities to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Effectively work with teacher assistants and all team members.

Nice To Haves
Education:

• Associate (Required)

Benefits
Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance