Nisqually Indian Tribe Olympia , WA 98513
Posted 1 week ago
Why Work with the Nisqually Indian Tribe?:
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent schedule from Monday to Friday. We understand the importance of your personal time and strive to support a healthy work-life balance. Schedule subject to change according to business need.
Exceptional Compensation Package:
Generous Paid Time Off: Benefit from 15+ paid holidays each year, separate sick and vacation accruals, and an extra paid day off for your birthday!
No Premium Health Insurance: Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive health insurance plans with no premiums, ensuring your health needs are fully covered.
Competitive Wages: Receive fair wages with excellent prospects for annual increases, reflecting our commitment to recognizing and rewarding your hard work.
Join us at the Nisqually Tribe and become a valued member of our dedicated team.
GENERAL SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing a safe and supervised educational setting for children whose age ranges from birth up-to-three years in the Birth-to-Five Head Start program (BFHS). Teachers work within the framework of age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans, to promote the health, nutrition, and education of children in their care.
This position ensures the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of records, and promotes positive employee, customer, and community relations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and outstanding customer service to fellow employees, customers, vendors, etc. is expected. Regular attendance is required, and on occasion, later hours or weekend time may be required with project deadlines and a neat well-groomed professional appearance is essential at all times.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform. This list of responsibilities is intended to be representative of the duties performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed if such duties relate to the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Child Development Associate (CDA) or an equivalent early childhood certificate or obtain CDA or equivalent within six months after hire.
Experience working in a professional early childhood education services program serving children aged infant-to-five years of age.
Must provide initial medical physical exam, and PPD test (TB test) prior to employment, and provide PPD test results annually thereafter.
Must obtain/maintain a Food Handler's permit within 30 days of employment.
Must obtain/maintain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
Must be able to work non-traditional work hours/days on occasion, and as needed.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the minimum requirements established by Nisqually Indian Tribes vehicle insurance provider.
The ability to work with vulnerable populations including adults and children.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SUPERVISION
This position does not supervise.
COMPETENCIES
Possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; feel; or grip objects, stretch and/or reach with hands and arms; stoop; crouch or work in cramped or awkward positions; repetitive motions. This person may regularly lift and/or move up to 30+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus.
Nisqually Indian Tribe