Lead Toddler Teacher

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.This position is for a Lead Toddler Teacher with the hours of 8:15am-4:45pm, Monday through Friday in our Toddler class with children who are 1 and a half to about 2 and a half years old.Starbright Early Learning Center is a private preschool located in south Everett. We support the concept that children learn by playing. Playing is the childs 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.Qualifications:High School Diploma, Associates in Early Childhood Education or at least 12 credits in ECEMinimum of 3 years of professional teaching experience in a classroomStrong oral and written communication and basic computer skills.Current background check through Department of Children, Youth, and FamiliesValid/Current CPR and First Aid CertificationFood Worker CardProof of current negative TB testResponsibilities 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.You may read more about us at our website:www.starbrightearlylearningcenter.comJob Type: Full-timeSalary: From $20.00 per hourBenefits:Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceVision insuranceSimple IRASchedule:8 hour shiftEducation:Associate (Required)Experience:Teaching: 2 yearsWork Location: In person