Early Childhood Program Specialist 3 – Parent Child Center (C)

Lead Teacher Position

Under the direct supervision of the Parent Child Center Director, this position serves as a Lead Teacher in the Preschool classroom and performs senior/specialist level early childhood classroom duties. Responsibilities include planning, presenting and evaluating activities for children and providing information to parents on childcare techniques. Primary responsibilities include the following:

• Prepare, present, manage and clean-up daily projects, materials, and activities
• Ensure ongoing supervision, active monitoring and guidance of children at all times
• Maintain compliance with and implement childcare licensing requirements and regulations
• Ensure the ongoing maintenance of a healthy and safe environment classroom environment
• Assess the needs/learning levels of children, establish and work towards learning goals
• Discuss progress of children with parents and address parent concerns
• Maintain written observations and other pertinent records
• Responsible for serving and clean-up of meals and snacks within classroom at assigned times
• Supervise part-time staff in your classroom

Studies have shown that some qualified candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification – even if they might be a great fit for the role! Please apply anyway!

This position is allocated to pay range 48 under the Washington State Office of Financial Management higher education salary schedule. Salary placement for new employees is determined by the College. This position works 40 hours per week, with a schedule dependent upon department needs. Hiring of this position is contingent on available funding as determined by the College President.

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• NEOGOV online application and supplemental question(s)
• Cover letter describing relevant knowledge, skills, and characteristics that align with the needs of the position
• Current resume
• * Official transcript required upon hire*

Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application. If you are chosen to move forward in this recruitment, you will be notified via email to the address listed in your application (make sure to check spam/junk folders).

Shoreline College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability.

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment. In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Faculty positions are represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950. Classified positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.