Posted by: Hilltop Children's Center
Seattle, WA, US
Hilltop Children's Center is an internationally recognized center of early learning. Hilltop has been providing and promoting child-centered early education for children aged 2 to 10 for over 40 years! Drawing inspiration from the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, Hilltop’s faculty engages daily in rigorous reflective practice – collaboratively designing curriculum and environment around the emerging interests and curiosities of children.
Hilltop is first and foremost, a center of inquiry – for children, families and faculty. Our educators are early learning professionals dedicated to celebrating the wonders of childhood alongside children, while also, deepening their practice with children through regular reflection and study. As a center, we are committed to our vision of Hilltop as a place where:
• Children are valued for their ability to do meaningful work, their wonder and curiosity, their perspectives, and ability to play
• Families are valued for their bonds and traditions, their ability to play, their commitment to work, home and community, and their dreams for their children
• Faculty are valued for their vision, their delight in children, their skill and knowledge, their commitment to families
We are seeking educators who are passionate, creative, intentional, and reflective in their work with children. We seek teachers who are eager to grow their practice as researchers, learners, facilitators, celebrators and collaborators in this incredible field of joy and wonder in the lives of young children and their families.
We are currently seeking full time educators for our preschool rooms (ages 2 to 5) and substitutes.
The most competitive candidates will have 3 years teaching experience and completed formal education in Early Childhood Education. Educators who have a commitment to reflective work with children, an eagerness to collaborate with co-teachers and families, a fervor for on-going professional development and growth, a disposition towards research and inquiry, fluency attending to the micro- and macro- layers of experience in the classroom, engaging interpersonal skills with children, peers and families, strength in creating partnership with children, families and adults, experience designing curriculum responsive to children’s emerging interests, familiarity with emergent curriculum, Reggio practice, and anti-bias approaches, community enrichment/volunteer experience, and a long-term commitment to early learning are highly sought.
How to apply
Please email a job-specific cover letter and resume outlining your experience and education along with professional references to Michele McLean at michele.mclean@hilltopcc.org.
This position requires successful background check and reference checks. Positions will remain open until filled.
Hilltop is an equal opportunity employer, pursuing diversity and valuing what diversity brings to the workplace. Teachers of color, LGBT and others are encouraged to apply.
This position requires successful background check and reference checks. Positions will remain open until filled.
Hilltop is an equal opportunity employer, pursuing diversity and valuing what diversity brings to the workplace. Teachers of color, LGBT and others are encouraged to apply.
