Lead Teacher - Pselc

Position: LEAD TEACHER - PSELC
Location: Wellpinit

VACANCY ANN. #: STOI-25-109

TITLE:

LEAD TEACHER

DEPARTMENT: PSELC

LOCATION:

WELLPINIT, WA

STATUS: REGULAR, FULL-TIME

SALARY LEVEL: $20.89 - $25.73 / PER HOUR

OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2025

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SUMMARY:

The Spokane Tribe of Indians 477 Program promotes and supports Tribal children and their families reaching their full potential of becoming healthy, productive, and self-sufficient. This is done is in a way that protects and benefits the Tribal children, respects, and preserves their culture, values, and traditions, gives families access as well as input into the full range of programs and services to promote their self-esteem, independence, self-sufficiency and their educational experiences.

The Pauline Stearns Early Learning Center provides a safe and developmentally appropriate environment that is culturally relevant to children and families who reside, work, or attend school on the Spokane Indian Reservation. The primary emphasis of the program is to provide Early Childhood learning in an educational setting. The Early Learning Center promotes competence in our children, parent alliances, community collaboration and proficiency in our staff.

* Any and all active investigations resulting in removal of any minor child under custody/guardianship of employee will result in immediate suspension. Following completion of active investigation, any findings of child abuse or neglect will result in immediate termination of employment.

* Any and all active investigations in regard to child abuse or neglect while on the job will result in immediate suspension of employment for the duration of investigation. Upon conclusion of the active investigation, all findings will determine whether employment status will be terminated.

* Employee is required to disclose any active investigations of crimes listed on the Secretary's List of Crimes and Negative Actions (WAC  during the interview/hiring process and throughout term of employment.

MAJOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.

* Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development.

* Teach basic skills to children.

* Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

* Read books to entire class or to small groups.

* Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, etc.

* Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

* Assimilate children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.

* Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.

* Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.

* Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

* Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

* Maintain all requirements as outlined in the Chapter 110-300 Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Foundational Quality Standards for Early Learning Programs and all additional regulations expressly incorporated therein.

* Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.

* Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.

* Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.

* Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

* Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

* Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.

* Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, policies, and regulations.

* Demonstrate activities to children.

* Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

* Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

* Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills.

* Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

* Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

* Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

* Assist in preparing food for children and serving meals and refreshments to children as required by the Foundational Quality Standards for Early Learning and/or the Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements.

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