Assistant Woddler Teacher

Looking for a warm, friendly, fun personality to join our growing team here at Brotman Early Learning Center. We are a play based center that operates year round, serving kiddos ages 6 weeks- 5 years. These kiddos keep us on our toes, so we need people that will keep up with their speed! Our woddler class is ages 1-2 and they are a wonderful group of kids. They are all kind, loving kids who need teachers that will comfort them, and get into their play with them. We have a fantastic group of families that are very supportive of all of us staff, and will work with you in whatever areas you might need to support their children.

All of our classrooms operate in a team of 3 and we are looking for our 3rd teacher for that space. There is lots of support for the teachers, so if you have not worked in early learning before, but want to break into the field, with a willingness to learn about child development this is a great place to start! Our lead teacher is super knowledgeable and has worked with kids for 20 years. The whole staff, director included, work together to make this a wonderful place for the kiddos. 

Come join our amazing team!!! :)

Under the supervision of the lead teacher, the assistant teacher works in collaboration with the other classroom teachers to provide quality early childhood education to the children in his/her classroom. The teacher also works with and provides support to families. Functions include teamwork, providing a safe and developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom environment, assessments, and creating positive relationships with children and families. 

•Provide for the planning and execution of appropriate early childhood experiences that align with the curriculum plan of BELC

•Help children learn in a manner consistent with a play-based curriculum, developmentally appropriate practices, and incorporate an emergent curriculum whenever possible

•Observe and document children's development and interests to use as a resource in planning daily activities that are appropriate (interesting, meets child's style of learning, etc.), culturally relevant, and meet the program guidelines and goals.

•Demonstrates and models an effective use of language. Is thoughtful in use of open ended questions and scaffolding comments. Helps children to think creatively, to solve problems independently, and to respect themselves and other.

•Create and maintain an enriched learning environment that is orderly in its appearance, safe and provides learning opportunities for all children

•Promote children's healthy eating, resting, and hygiene habits; support children's self-regulation in these areas

•Demonstrates effective classroom management techniques using the principles of natural and logical consequences. Handles discipline issues effectively and in a fair manner. Supervise all activities to insure the safety of each child at all times, in the center, on the playground, and in the community.

•Maintain frequent and ongoing communication with parents regarding their child's activities, behavior, and development. Provide information on classroom activities on a regular basis (daily, weekly, monthly) in written form as well as verbal communication.

•Maintain records, reports and documentation on each child (i.e. parent authorizations, medical authorizations, health documentation, observation records and assessment forms - i.e., portfolio)

•Documents the work of children and uses the documentation to engage both the children and their families.

•Manage time efficiently and effectively when planning daily activities, maintaining written records, and/or preparing classroom material

•Keep up to date on developments in the field of early childhood education

•Maintain a clean classroom. IE: wiping down tables in a timely manner, wiping down the changing table after each diaper change, picking up toys as needed, as well as assisting in the children picking up after themselves.

•Ability to communicate effectively 

•Ability to be flexible with daily schedule

•Willingness to learn more about Jewish values, traditions, and history

•Must be a team player with a collaborative approach to teaching and decision making

•Demonstrated positive Customer service skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be 18

Must be able to pass the DCYF background check

Be reliable and show up on time to assigned shift

Must enjoy children

Some experience in Early Learning preferred.

Current MERIT/STARS ID

Current CPR/First Aid certification

Washington Food Handler's card

Medical/Dental premium reimbursement (up to $300/mth)

9-10 Paid Holidays/Year

5 paid vacation days upon your 6mth anniversary

10 paid vacation days/yr (starting at your first anniversary)

Paid Winter Break (Dec. 24-Jan 2)

Free ECE training/certificates through Clover Park Community College

Salary : $300 - $0