Monday, February 27, 2012

Preschool Teacher - Kids Co. at Graham Hill (Rainier Valley, Seattle)


Position:
Preschool Teacher
 
Organization:
Kids Co. at Graham Hill
 
Position Description:
Kids Co. is a local non-profit organization providing high quality, affordable child care since 1989. Kids Co. at Graham Hill located in the Rainier Valley neighborhood of Seattle seeks a full-time Preschool Teacher for Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm.

This is a unique position that requires the ability to work successfully with a multi-aged group (2 ½ - 5 years) in a play-based environment. The Preschool Teacher must be able to differentiate the developmental needs of the different ages and is responsible for implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports the social and educational goals of Kids Co. Knowledge and experience in the Creative Curriculum, Project Approach, and Emergent Curriculum preferred. Candidates should possess a collaborative approach to work successfully in a team teaching environment.

Please visit our website at www.kidscompany.org for more information about Kids Co. and go to the Seward Park location page for specific information about Kids Co. at Graham Hill.

Qualifications: Minimum 45 credits or higher in ECE or related field with 2 years teaching preschool or preschool/school-age combination programs. Candidates must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Requires a professional and psychological maturity and a commitment to the principles of high quality child care and education in an environment where the attributes of flexibility and team building are a must. STARS basic training is required within 6 months of hire (upon hire is preferred). First Aid, CPR and HIV/Blood Borne Pathogens certification and a negative TB test are required.

The position starts immediately and is open until filled.

Pay scale is $11.93-$16.26 per hour depending on education and experience. Benefits include generous paid leave, vacation, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending account and 403b retirement savings plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to work place diversity. Thank you for your interest in working with Kids Co.
 
Deadline:
Open until filled.
 
Website:
http://www.kidscompany.org
 
Contact:
hiring@kidscompany.org