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A high-quality early learning program can have a big impact on the academic and social development of a child. Join our team to lift up families and prepare kids for success in school and in life.

Contracts, Salary Schedules, and Other Employee Information

Perks

We offer our team members:

Retirement benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
First Choice Employee Assistance Programs
Paid leave
Financial assistance for continued education
Satisfaction of making a difference

Role Details

Administration

Education & Testing

Center Director/Center Director II

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area OR associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field and four years of experience in an early childhood setting
Job-related experience within a specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility
CPR/first-aid card within 60 days of hire
Food handler’s permit within 30 days of hire
Valid driver’s license and insurance coverage as required by law
STARS Certification within 6 months of hire for full-day, full-year programs
Criminal justice fingerprint clearance

Center Operations Supervisor

High school diploma or equivalent (associate’s degree in a related field is preferred)
Either enrolled in or willing to enroll in a program leading to a CDA or an associate’s degree in early childhood education
Job-related experience
CPR/first-aid card within 60 days of hire
Food handler’s permit within 30 days of hire
Valid driver’s license and insurance coverage as required by law
Criminal justice fingerprint clearance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Necessary Knowledge

Understand child development and age-appropriate activities
Perform basic math
Speak English and write with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Adhere to safety practices and procedures

Desirable Knowledge

Speak more than one language
Understand comprehensive early childhood program

Basic Skills

Attend to detail
Adapt
Maintain confidentiality
Keep records
Prepare and maintain accurate records
Use pertinent software applications
Operate standard office equipment

Social Skills

Work on a team
Show compassion and empathy
Interact appropriately with children and families

Verbal Skills

Communicate orally and in writing
Listen to and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

Take initiative to solve problems
Prioritize workload
Work independently, following established guidelines

Physical Requirements

60% sitting, 20% walking, 20% standing
Lifting/carrying/pushing/kneeling
Stoop/crouch/crawl
Reach/handle
The job is generally performed in a hazard-free environment

Desired Characteristics

Dependable
Self-regulating
Stress-tolerant
Patient
Willing to learn
Honest
Cooperative
Flexible
Experience working with birth to 5-year-old children

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Pay

Please see job posting for pay

Benefits

State retirement benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
First Choice Employee Assistance Programs
Paid leave
Financial assistance for continued education

Instruction

Education & Testing

Teacher

For a preschool classroom, a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 30 quarter credits of Early Childhood Education (required within 3 years of hire date)
Job-related experience
Criminal justice fingerprint clearance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Necessary Knowledge

Understand child development and age-appropriate activities
Perform basic math
Speak English and write with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Adhere to safety practices and procedures

Desirable Knowledge

Speak more than one language
Understand comprehensive early childhood program
Criminal justice fingerprint clearance

Basic Skills

Attend to detail
Adapt
Maintain confidentiality
Keep records

Social Skills

Work on a team
Show compassion and empathy
Interact appropriately with children and families

Verbal Skills

Communicate orally and in writing
Listen to and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

Take initiative to solve problems
Prioritize workload
Work independently, following established guidelines

Physical Requirements

15% sitting, 35% walking, 50% standing
Lifting/carrying/pushing/kneeling
Stoop/crouch/crawl
Reach/handle
The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness

Desired Characteristics

Dependable
Self-regulating
Stress-tolerant
Patient
Willing to learn
Honest
Cooperative
Flexible
Experience working with birth to 5-year-old children

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Benefits

State retirement benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
First Choice Employee Assistance Programs
Paid leave
Financial assistance for continued education

Transportation

Education & Licenses

High school diploma or equivalent
Current OSPI Driver Authorization
Valid Washington state driver’s license with appropriate endorsement and evidence of insurability; DMV report reflecting five years of driving experience with no major traffic violations in a personal vehicle
CPR/first-aid certificate within 60 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

Ability to perform required duties
Ability to pass a physical exam, as required by the state of Washington
Good driving record (provide a clean driving abstract for the last 5 years)
Criminal justice fingerprint clearance
Drug testing clearance

Abilities

Ability to maintain effective student behavior management while safely operating the bus
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Sufficient strength and agility to move about in a school bus as required to provide assistance to students

Physical Requirements

70% sitting, 15% walking, 15% standing
Lifting/carrying/pushing/kneeling
Stoop/crouch/crawl
Fine finger dexterity
The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness

Other Requirements

At least 21 years of age
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
TB Clearance
WA State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release
Pre-employment drug screening

Desired Characteristics

Dependable
Self-regulating
Stress-tolerant
Patient
Willing to learn
Honest
Cooperative
Flexible

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