Lead Teacher
Big Bend Cooperative Preschool
Moses Lake, WA
Full-time
Education
Posted on March 27, 2019
Big Bend Cooperative Preschool: Lead Teacher
Big Bend Cooperative Preschool now hiring a Lead Teacher for Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K Classes. Monday-Thursday, 20 hours/week. Salary based on experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prior to the school year, assist with school set-up and orientation. Engage with families and children individually. Review and revise the daily class schedule and written guidelines/schedules for parent/teachers.
- On an ongoing basis, create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum plans that allow for and respond to child emergent activities and play, in collaboration with enrolled parents/volunteer board.
- Organize and oversee all activities of each class session. Model respectful, non-coercive care and support our problem solving, child-centered, anti-bias and play-based philosophies. Promote a positive, comfortable environment that encourages each child’s self-esteem.
- Work closely with parents/caregivers as assistant teachers in class, as co-workers at parent meetings, and as a resource person on issues of child development. In collaboration with the teachers/volunteer board, train a parent to act as a substitute teacher when you are absent.
- Work with other teachers to maintain a healthy preschool environment (coordinate class set-up, share materials, discuss child development, respond to parent concerns, schedule visiting times, etc.).
- Participate in parent education, including co-teaching at parent meetings, and as needed, informal or formal parent teacher conferences.
- Participate in evening meetings: one parent meeting and one board/business meeting each month.
- Participate in enrollment decisions with the teachers/volunteer board.
- Participate in and support ongoing special events, including summer potluck, community building events, and fundraising activities.
- Participate in, attend or lead workshops related to child/family studies. Travel support provided.
- Daily arrangement of school equipment, some heavy lifting required.
- Assist with the care of classroom fish tank.
- Perform administrative duties necessary for the Co-op.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience teaching preschool-aged children (or related/equivalent experience), preferably in a play-based environment.
- Experience in parent education and leadership, or demonstrate an interest and willingness to learn in this area.
- Must be flexible and willing to adapt to child-led learning.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both children and adults..
- Successful completion of a background check.
- Proficiency in Google Docs, Gmail, and Google Drive.
- Filing, both electronic and physical.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Education
- Bachelors or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, strongly preferred
- CPR/First Aid for Infant and Children Certification or willingness to obtain within 4 weeks of employment agreement
Benefits
- Being part of a strong, tight-knit community
- Competitive Salary wage
- Support for continuing education
- Possibility of teaching alongside your own children