About VOAWW:

Volunteers of America Western Washington is a non-profit organization operating in Western Washington for over 125 years. Our Christian roots drive us to put our faith into action for the benefit of every member of the community. We celebrate our unique perspectives and lived experiences that allow us to better serve and uplift our community – and each other. Volunteers of America Western Washington is officially a designated CARE trauma informed organization.

Benefits (Full time)

• Vacation and Sick Time: Vacation up to 200 hours, Sick time up to 108.64 hours
• Competitive compensation
• Holidays: 8 paid per year + 2 paid floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) medical & dependent care
• Free Employee Assistance program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching
• Professional Development opportunities

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The lead teacher is directly responsible for the care and education of the preschool children enrolled in his/her classroom. The lead teacher works on the academic school year calendar. The lead teacher demonstrates competency in:

• planning curriculum and designing the indoor and outdoor learning environments based upon knowledge of child development, best practice, ECEAP performance standards, emergent curriculum and individualized instruction.
• observing, documenting, and assessing children's growth and development according to ECEAP performance standards.
• implementing and supervising age and developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive learning activities.
• planning and implementing positive guidance strategies designed to meet the individual needs of the children in care; address childrens unmet needs; support positive child outcomes; communicate and partner with the ECEAP family support specialist and childs family, connecting families to professional resources and services when needed or desired.
• building and sustaining warm, responsive, and positive relationships with all children and families so parents feel welcome and invited to engage and participate in classroom activities.

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All persons serving in the role of ECEAP Lead Teacher must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education.
• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-Grade 3) or Early Childhood Special Education.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions are made without consideration of individuals’ race, sex, age, national origin, disability status or any other protected characteristic.