What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Teacher position at ElevatEd?
The Congregation Beth Shalom Early Childhood Center is looking for compassionate, experienced teachers to join our team. Our staff is reliable, respectful, caring and fun! Ideal candidates have experience with young children in an early childhood environment. A strong Jewish background would be ideal.
We value collaboration, creativity and curiosity. We are a play based and relationship-based community school located in NE Seattle. We are committed to providing excellent, quality childcare for all young children in a safe, nurturing environment that is also rich in Jewish content. We are looking for teachers who are caring, flexible, good communicators and have experience working with children.
Our curriculum is emergent, child centered, and creative. We respect children as capable people who are able to make choices in their own learning. We believe that children learn best through play and hands on experiences. We design the environment to provoke children’s natural curiosity and interest in learning. We maintain low staff ratios, so teachers can support children’s experiences by asking open ended questions, facilitating problem solving and providing opportunities to expand or extend projects.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
- Foster social and emotional development through positive interactions and guidance
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
- Follow all licensing regulations and adhere to the policies and procedures of the preschool
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in a childcare or educational setting
- Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with young children
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience working with students with special needs or in special education is a plus
If you are passionate about early childhood development and have experience working with young children, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and references along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Seattle, Wa 98115
Salary : $20 - $24
