Early Head Start Center-Based Lead Teacher

Position Overview

Edmonds College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity. Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.

EARLY HEAD START CENTER-BASED LEAD TEACHER

(Early Childhood Program Specialist 3)

SALARY: $3,910/month ($46,920 annually) to start

LOCATION: Multiple Locations in Snohomish County

DESCRIPTION:

The Early Head Start Lead Teacher implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum for a group of birth to three-years old children in an Early Head Start classroom, and provides quality early childhood experiences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adherence to all Active Safety & Supervision procedures and policies, ensuring that no child is ever left alone or unsupervised

• Maintain staff-to-child ratios within performance standards; assist other EHS or HS classrooms in ensuring adequate staff coverage at all times

• Acts as the Primary Caregiver to provide daily routine care for children birth to age three including, diapering, feeding, and safe sleep practices

• Develop and implement lesson plans based on Head Start Performance Standards, CLASS, and established EHS Classroom Based curriculum

• Responsible for directing the work of the [EHS Assistant Teacher/Teacher Aides] in their classroom

• Obtain and maintain Inter Rater Reliability using Teaching Strategies Gold by the first checkpoint

• Participate in family style meal service. Eat nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum activity, modeling good nutrition and proper social skills

• Support children and families in social emotional development using the Pyramid Model Framework

• Must be able to walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on the floor, lift approximately 50 pounds, sit in a child's size chair, and move quickly from multiple positions and levels

• Ability to perform regular sanitation/cleaning of the classroom that may require the use of a broom, carpet sweeper, mop, vacuum, and the use of cleaning products

• Maintain each child¿s record by completing Teaching Strategies Gold observations. Complete checkpoints on schedule in TS Gold as assigned by the program

• Communicate concerns about a child¿s special needs to appropriate contact and participate in the referral process

• All employees are mandated to report suspected child abuse and neglect and must notify appropriate associates of any suspected abuse, unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents or injuries immediately

• Attend and participate in team, site, and agency required meetings, and trainings

• Maintain compliance with Head Start program standards and procedures

• Work with families to ensure consistent child attendance

• Perform daily data entry into our child file databases

• Complete parent/teacher conferences and home visits to ensure that families are included in planning and goal setting

• Work as a team with parent, Health Assistant, and Registered Dietician to ensure enrolled children meet health and nutrition standards as set by the Head Start Performance Standards

• Work with families to provide community resources and follow up to provide any support families may need in meeting their goals

• Works with families and other program areas to support transitions to other early learning programs

• Provide opportunities to actively encourage parents¿ participation in the child¿s education and development through parent engagement, parents as partners¿ activities, volunteer in-kind hours and parent meetings

KEY COMPETENCIES (specific knowledge, skills or skill sets, and/or abilities necessary to perform work activities):

• Be able to perform all the essential functions of the position.

• Ability to work independently, but also be a team player.

• Ability to problem-solve and handle sensitive information and difficult situations tactfully and confidentially.

• Must be knowledgeable of and work in accordance with Head Start/ECEAP Performance Standards, department and College policies and regulations, and negotiated agreements

• Must be able to use a computer for written communication, data entry, spreadsheet applications, and report creation.

• Must be able to respond to and initiate communication with college/program employees, staff of other institutions, outside agencies, enrolled families, and the general public

• Must be able to exhibit cultural humility when working with staff and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds

• Must be able to prioritize unplanned but required duties with ongoing confirmed deadlines. Must be flexible and able to negotiate priorities according to program needs while considering rules and process requirements

• Must consistently adhere to an established work schedule and maintain a 95% attendance rate

• Current Food Worker Card and Pediatric CPR/1st Aid

• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver¿s License and personal automobile insurance

JOB READINESS FACTORS (working conditions such as environmental factors, mental and physical demands, willingness issues of the position):

• Must be able to work under stressful situations and manage stress appropriately

• Must be able to accomplish repetitive tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy

• Must be able to work independently and exercise appropriate judgment

• Ability to perform regular sanitation/cleaning of the classroom that may require the use of a broom, carpet sweeper, mop, vacuum, and the use of cleaning products

• Must be able to transport self to home visits and off-site trainings and meetings

• Must be able to climb stairs and walk over uneven surfaces, walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on the floor, lift approximately 40 pounds (only on an emergency, as-needed basis), sit in a child's size chair, and move quickly from multiple positions and levels

• Required vaccines: TDap, MMR, Hep B series

• Must show a negative TB Test and obtain a health provider statement showing free of communicable diseases

• Cleared Portable Background Check through DCYF

This is a classified position reporting to the Education Site Manager.

For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential, and

• have been trained OR have additional equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development

• Two years of paid work experience in an infant/toddler classroom

(See Conditions of Employment section for additional requirements.)

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an an early learning environment, and onsite/in-person. The ability to sit, bend, stoop, walk and generally move around the classroom and over uneven surfaces is required. Position will be responsible for sanitizing classroom furniture and materials, changing diapers, and care and feeding of infants. This position involves some repetitive movement like keyboarding. Excellent communication skills are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and will include communication with people for whom English is not their first language. Those who are multilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.

WORK SCHEDULE:

40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

COMPENSATION:

Salary range 42. Beginning salary is $3,910/month. Progressive increases to $4,740 per month, plus a full state benefits package, which includes tuition waivers for college classes, medical, dental, retirement options and more. Vacation and leave package includes 12 sick days per year, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 personal holiday, 3 personal leave days, and 13.99 vacation days per year (incremental increases to 24 vacation days per year).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.

Criminal background check. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• All new positions are contingent upon funding.

• This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.

Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete:

• Cover letter that addresses the required qualifications.

• Current resume.

• Names and contact information for three references.

• For veterans' preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form.

Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, call our call our Title IX Compliance Officer 425.640.1024.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Edmonds College does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; national origin; sex; disability; age; religion; sexual orientation; citizenship, marital, or veteran status; or genetic information in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Suzanne Moreau, VP for Human Resources (Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator); Clearview Building, Room 122C; suzanne.moreau@edmonds.edu, 425.640.1647.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.

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