Early Childhood Teacher

About the role

The Intergenerational Learning Center (ILC) is an award-winning childcare program located in West Seattle, WA. Our program is unique in that interaction between the infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children and the 400 elderly residents of Providence Mount St. Vincent is an integral part of daily activities. This enhances the opportunities for children and people of all ages to have frequent community interaction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement stimulating and challenging indoor and outdoor daily activities.
• Plan intergenerational activities and nurturing interactions between elderly residents and children.
• Use appropriate interactive strategies per approved guidelines; for example: using active listening, helping children learn to problem solve through negotiation and encouraging child’s own thinking.

Requirements

• Within 30 days of hire: STARs Basic Child Care Center Certificate or equivalent as determined by program manager.
• Upon hire: Registered in Washington STARS Registry for early childhood personnel.
• Upon hire: Apply for a Portable Background Check through the WA State DCYF MERIT system prior to first day of work.
• 2 years of experience working with children ages birth to 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework/Training and Completion of CDA or at least 12 ECE related credits as determined by program manager.
• Or Associate's Degree AA in ECE or Child Development or an AA in another field with at least 12 ECE related credits as determined by the program manager.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in BA in ECE or Child Development or BA in another field with at least 12 ECE related credits as determined by the program manager.

Qualifications

• STARs Basic Child Care Center Certificate or equivalent as determined by program manager.
• Registered in Washington STARS Registry for early childhood personnel.
• Apply for a Portable Background Check through the WA State DCYF MERIT system prior to first day of work.
• 2 years of experience working with children ages birth to 5 years.

Skills

Exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits at little or no cost to you, Paid, in-house training in Food Handlers, CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens, Generous accrued paid time off (vacation, holiday, sick), Recently expanded tuition reimbursement & federal student loan forgiveness programs, Competitive pay rates based on experience and education, Wellness & mental health assistance programs, Life & disability insurance, Voluntary benefits, like pet insurance, and more!

Benefits

• Exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits at little or no cost to you.
• Paid, in-house training in Food Handlers, CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens.
• Generous accrued paid time off (vacation, holiday, sick).
• Recently expanded tuition reimbursement & federal student loan forgiveness programs.
• Competitive pay rates based on experience and education.
• Wellness & mental health assistance programs.
• Life & disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits, like pet insurance, and more!

Pay

The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Full time