Forks Elementary School ECEAP Lead Teacher - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Forks Elementary School ECEAP Lead Teacher - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Quillayute Valley School District Forks Elementary School - Forks, Washington

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Jul 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

The Teacher is responsible for the delivery of child development services to children ages 3-5 years old and their families, in the areas of individualized classroom instruction and parent involvement, to promote school readiness. The Teacher is responsible for proactive participation in center/social service jobs as assigned to support overall operations.

• Preferred:
  Bachelors degree in early childhood education or related field with coursework equivalent to a major in early childhood education. Three years of successful work experience with preschool age children and adults of diverse backgrounds. Three years of successful work experience with a Head Start/ECEAP program.
• Required:
  
  Associate degree in early childhood education or related field with coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool age children (must have 30 college quarter credits in early childhood education).

• Within 30 days of employment, a physical exam with a letter stating the individual is free of communicable diseases.
• By employment date, TB skin test (repeated every five years).
• Within three months of employment, obtain First Aid and Adult/Child CPR cards.
• Within 30 days of employment, obtain a Food Handlers Permit.
• By employment date, satisfactory results from the criminal background check, as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Act.
• Prior to hire, obtain Portable Background Check through MERIT.
• By employment date, State driver's license, insurable driving record and proof of auto insurance.
• Complete BBP and CAN training before being with program children and families.
• Complete required STAR hours yearly.
• Within 30 days become interrater reliable in GOLD.

• 8.0 hours per day / 187 days per year
• Salary: $29.15 to $34.31 per hour
• Position Type:
  Full-Time
• Salary Grade:
  Non Exempt

• Plan and implement classroom curriculum in partnership with teacher assistant and other program staff, parents and volunteers.
• Establish and implement classroom management practices to ensure safety and supervision of children at all times, provide positive guidance strategies, and provide a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Develop classroom goals in conjunction with Coordinators, child development staff and families.
• Conduct education-related Home Visits and Family Conferences as scheduled in Program Calendar.
• Provide on-going assessment of each child’s individual development in partnership with child's family, using designated screening and assessment tools according to program timelines. Use assessment results to develop and update Individual Learning Plans with parents.
• Analyze and use classroom-level assessment data to guide curriculum planning and support school readiness goals.
• Assist parents in developing ways of using household and community resources in educational activities with their children.
• Work with Coordinators and appropriate school district personnel to coordinate referrals and services for exceptional learners.
• Provide home based services as needed in approved circumstances.
• Develop and implement annual kindergarten transition plans with parents.
• Provide child development related information and resources to families.
• Support Family Service Worker in planning and implementing parent involvement and child/family activities, including family nights.
• Contribute to annual revision of work plans.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports as required.
• Maintain assigned sections of family files with accurate and updated information in a timely and organized manner; enter data into online systems as required.
• Encourage parent involvement by sharing information about program activities, verbally and through newsletters and other written communication, and through positive interactions.
• Create monthly child development newsletter.
• Support parents in attending center, policy council and committee meetings.
• Work in partnership with other site staff to support site functioning and implement program goals.
• Participate in local service team meetings including family reviews, staffing’s, and IEP/IFSP meetings as requested.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing requirements, as applicable.
• Participate in practice based coaching process.
• Ensure documentation of parent and community involvement, and donations (In-kind).

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.