Lead Infant Teacher

The Infant Lead Teacher provides children with a safe learning environment that offers diverse and age-appropriate experiences that individualize and promote the development of all enrolled children. This position is also familiar with and supports the quality of care offered as outlined by the National Association of Young Children (NAEYC), Early Achievers, and Department of Youth and Family (DCYF).

Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from our differences and similarities.  CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovation and excellence that focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.    

This position is represented by the Clover Park Federation of Classified Employees, Local 4789.   Duty: Oversee the safety and supervision of children in an infant classroom. 

Tasks include: 

• Ensure Washington State licensing (WAC) regulations, Early Achievers, and NAEYC standards are implemented and followed. 
• Ensure the health and wellness of infants through adherence to center policies. 
• Communicate issues regarding safety, active supervision, and other regulatory concerns with center director and manager. 
• Maintain ongoing communication with assistant teacher regarding safety, supervision and classroom management expectations. 
• Maintain daily sanitation and cleanliness according required regulations.

Duty: Implement daily activities and routines for indoor and outdoor learning environments. 

Tasks include:

• Design and maintain a classroom environment and daily routine that meets the individual needs of children based on standards set forth by Early Achievers, NAEYC, and DCYF.
• Conduct and document daily and ongoing observations, screenings, and assessments to promote an individualized and developmentally appropriate, supportive and safe environment
• Plan and implement a weekly curriculum inclusive of lessons and activities surrounding health, safety, nutrition, and developmental goals.
• Execute approved classroom management strategies to maintain activities and routines while maintaining in the adult to child ratio expectations of 1:4 set by DCYF 
• Provide infant feedings and mealtimes in accordance with licensing and USDA regulations, Early Achievers, DCYF and NAEYC standards.
• Use remote platforms inclusive of CANVAS, Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG), and Ready Rosie to connect with families regarding early learning activities and child observations.

Duty: Maintain ongoing communication with families of a diverse background being empathetic to the life experiences of families 

Tasks include: 

• Communicate and collaborate with families on partnership goals, assessment results, referrals and ongoing cross-component activities.
• Initiate and conduct the process, planning and implementation of transitioning children between classrooms. 
• Conduct quarterly conferences in the environment most supportive to the family, including at the center or using a remote platform like Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
• Communication with families will be made using the college provided phone system and email address as well as the REMIND application to support text messaging to ensure personal contact information remains confidential. 
• Address concerns/issues of infants in partnership with families, classroom staff and Center Director.

Duty: Provide support for Early Care and Education students, work study students, and volunteers.

 Tasks include: 

• Role model appropriate language and interactions between children and adults.
• Coach and mentor students in accordance with center policy and industry best practices
• Collaborate with ECE Coordinators regarding student learning objectives, behaviors, and on-going progress.

Duty: Clerical and college support, professional development and other duties as assigned 

Tasks include: 

• Participate in professional development opportunities and program-wide goals according to Early Achievers, DCYF, NAEYC, and CPTC in various delivery methods including in person and remotely. 
• Encourage family engagement and involvement with center activities supporting their child's learning experience and parental education opportunities. 
• Maintain records and documentation according to Early Achievers, DCYF, NAEYC, and center standards on an ongoing basis.
• Attend and actively participate in department and division meetings and college events. Serve on committees as needed/requested by Director and Center Manager. 
• Respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Maintain required certifications for licensing
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Center Manager. 
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Experience working at a licensed childcare center 
• BA Degree in Early Childhood Education 
• Two years of experience working at a licensed child care center with infants 
• Knowledge of NAEYC standards and Early Achievers objectives. 
• Ability to communicate in a second language (Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Ukrainan)

Application Instructions

• Complete application
• Upload resume
• Upload cover letter describing your skills and experience and how they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications
• Complete Supplemental Questions

All offers of employment at Clover Park Technical College are contingent upon successful completion of background checks which include criminal history. Information obtained from the background checks will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's

 suitability and competence to perform in the specific position.

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Supplemental Information

At this time, Clover Park Technical College is not sponsoring H1-B Visas.

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We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Puget Sound Salish peoples belonging to the Puyallup, Steilacoom, Nisqually, and Squaxin Island tribes and bands, and we honor and thank the traditional caretakers of this land. We value the tribes in our community, and the impact that they continue to make on our college to this day. For more information about CPTC's commitment to indigenous tribes, please visit http://www.cptc.edu/diversity.

Why we work for Washington State's Community and Technical Colleges

There are a host of reasons why we work at Clover Park Technical College, including the fact that we are part of a network called State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBTC). We are proud to be part of an institution that believes in building strong people, families and communities. Community and technical colleges help people grow their skills and talents so they can become global citizens. Faculty and staff make colleges come alive, giving each student a place in which they want to learn. You can participate in college events, clubs and committees which engage you, while college guest speakers enlighten and inspire you.

Our History

Clover Park Technical College is located in Lakewood, Washington. Our college has a rich history of professional and technical education dating back to the 1940s, when Clover Park School District established a War Production program, training civilians as auto mechanics, aircraft-service mechanics, ship-fitters, welders and blueprint readers. Now, CPTC offers more than forty programs in Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Human Services, Business, Hospitality, Science Technology, Engineering, Transportation and Trades. CPTC has two campuses: Our main campus is located in Lakewood, WA and our South Hill Campus is located in Puyallup, WA.  Learn more about Clover Park Technical College by visiting About CPTC.

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